Penang International Airport is a large airport serving Penang, Malaysia. Its IATA code is PEN and its ICAO code is WMKP. The airport lies at an elevation of 11 ft (3 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 10,997 ft (3,352 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Singapore time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PEN
- ICAO code
- WMKP
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 11 ft (3 m)
- Coordinates
- 5.2963, 100.2762
- Time zone
- Asia/Singapore
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 10,997 ft · 3,352 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Penang International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AOR Sultan Abdul Halim Airport | Alor Satar, Malaysia | 100 km · 62 mi |
| IPH Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | Ipoh, Malaysia | 121 km · 75 mi |
| PKG Pulau Pangkor Airport | Pangkor Island, Malaysia | 121 km · 75 mi |
| LGK Langkawi International Airport | Langkawi, Malaysia | 130 km · 81 mi |
| HDY Hat Yai International Airport | Hat Yai, Thailand | 182 km · 113 mi |
| NAW Narathiwat Airport | Thailand | 212 km · 132 mi |
| KNO Kualanamu International Airport | Beringin, Indonesia | 241 km · 150 mi |
| KBR Sultan Ismail Petra Airport | Kota Baharu, Malaysia | 243 km · 151 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PEN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 602 | 374 | 325 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 3,557 | 2,210 | 1,921 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 4,198 | 2,609 | 2,267 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,255 | 3,265 | 2,837 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,267 | 3,273 | 2,844 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 6,895 | 4,284 | 3,723 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,081 | 5,021 | 4,363 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,495 | 5,279 | 4,587 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,679 | 6,014 | 5,226 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 10,123 | 6,290 | 5,466 | View route |
| LHR London | 10,284 | 6,390 | 5,553 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 14,054 | 8,733 | 7,589 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,871 | 9,241 | 8,030 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,658 | 9,729 | 8,454 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 15,923 | 9,894 | 8,598 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 16,544 | 10,280 | 8,933 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.400 |
| GND | PENANG GROUND | 121.600 |
| TWR | PENANG TOWER | 121.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Penang International Airport?
The IATA code of Penang International Airport is PEN and its ICAO code is WMKP.
Where is Penang International Airport located?
Penang International Airport is in Penang, Penang, Malaysia, at 5.2963, 100.2762.
What time zone is Penang International Airport in?
Penang International 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 Penang International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 10,997 ft (3,352 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Penang International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR), about 100 km (62 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.