Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Langkawi International Airport
Langkawi, Kedah (Malaysia)
IATA: LGK ICAO: WMKL
Longest Active Runway
12,500 ft
3,810 meters
Field Elevation
29 ft
9 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
6.3297°, 99.7287°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#2 in Malaysia
Among 34 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#182 Worldwide
Top 2.4% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#6336 MSL
Top 86.6% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+25%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Langkawi International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,500 ft (3,810 m). It ranks as the #2 longest runway in Malaysia and #182 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 12,500 ft (3810m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hat Yai International Airport (Hat Yai) | HDY | 53.7 NM (99.5 km) | 10,007 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Penang International Airport (Penang) | PEN | 70.1 NM (129.8 km) | 10,997 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)