Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kota Baharu, Malaysia. Its IATA code is KBR and its ICAO code is WMKC. The airport lies at an elevation of 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 7,874 ft (2,400 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Singapore time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KBR
- ICAO code
- WMKC
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 16 ft (5 m)
- Coordinates
- 6.1669, 102.2930
- Time zone
- Asia/Singapore
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 7,874 ft · 2,400 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NAW Narathiwat Airport | Thailand | 72 km · 45 mi |
| TGG Sultan Mahmud Airport | Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia | 125 km · 78 mi |
| AOR Sultan Abdul Halim Airport | Alor Satar, Malaysia | 210 km · 130 mi |
| IPH Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | Ipoh, Malaysia | 222 km · 138 mi |
| HDY Hat Yai International Airport | Hat Yai, Thailand | 227 km · 141 mi |
| PEN Penang International Airport | Penang, Malaysia | 243 km · 151 mi |
| PKG Pulau Pangkor Airport | Pangkor Island, Malaysia | 288 km · 179 mi |
| USM Samui International Airport | Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand | 449 km · 279 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KBR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 568 | 353 | 307 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 3,636 | 2,259 | 1,963 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 4,032 | 2,505 | 2,177 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,029 | 3,125 | 2,716 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,415 | 3,365 | 2,924 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 6,801 | 4,226 | 3,672 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,184 | 5,085 | 4,419 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,738 | 5,429 | 4,718 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,748 | 6,057 | 5,264 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 10,194 | 6,334 | 5,504 | View route |
| LHR London | 10,343 | 6,427 | 5,585 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 13,835 | 8,597 | 7,471 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,795 | 9,193 | 7,989 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,533 | 9,652 | 8,387 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,163 | 10,043 | 8,727 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 16,331 | 10,147 | 8,818 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| GND | KOTA BHARU GND | 121.600 |
| TWR | KOTA BHARU TWR | 122.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Sultan Ismail Petra Airport?
The IATA code of Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is KBR and its ICAO code is WMKC.
Where is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport located?
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is in Kota Baharu, Kelantan, Malaysia, at 6.1669, 102.2930.
What time zone is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport in?
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Singapore. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Sultan Ismail Petra Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 7,874 ft (2,400 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Sultan Ismail Petra Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Narathiwat Airport (NAW), about 72 km (45 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.