Penang International Airport
Penang, Penang (Malaysia)
IATA: PEN ICAO: WMKP
Longest Active Runway
10,997 ft
3,352 meters
Field Elevation
11 ft
3 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
5.2963°, 100.2762°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#8 in Malaysia
Out of 34 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#604 Worldwide
Top 8.0% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#6973 MSL
Top 95.1% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+10%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Penang International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,997 ft (3,352 m). It ranks as the #8 longest runway in Malaysia and #604 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 10,997 ft (3352m) | 150 ft (46m) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langkawi International Airport (Langkawi) | LGK | 70.1 NM (129.8 km) | 12,500 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Hat Yai International Airport (Hat Yai) | HDY | 98.5 NM (182.4 km) | 10,007 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/pen.json ↗