Delwin A 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 Went jogging this afternoon and managed to take some pics of the Simanggang Old Airstrip (SGG/WBGY). It was built in the late 50s and was closed in the 70s due to lack of traffic. The runway looks pretty much in a sad state now The end of the runway is in a better shape A stadium was built at the other end of the runway a few years ago and the new indoor stadium is at the right. Yet to be opened Any other pics of closed airports/airstrips? Can share here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y. J. Foo 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 (edited) Talking of closed airstrips I once read from a paper that in Kelantan there was an airport or likewise built in the early 40s by British. It was occupied by Japanese during the war and after that the airport was abandoned and was left dilapilated. Someday if I know where it is I'll go and check it out...anyone here knows where it is? Also, anyone can compile a list of abandoned airstrips/airports for other fellows' interest? p/s I googled the word "Simanggang" and found "Cheap flights to Simanggang by Just the Flight". Is there any new airstrip there eh?? Edited November 19, 2005 by Y. J. Foo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delwin A 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 Talking of closed airstrips I once read from a paper that in Kelantan there was an airport or likewise built in the early 40s by British. It was occupied by Japanese during the war and after that the airport was abandoned and was left dilapilated. Someday if I know where it is I'll go and check it out...anyone here knows where it is? Also, anyone can compile a list of abandoned airstrips/airports for other fellows' interest? p/s I googled the word "Simanggang" and found "Cheap flights to Simanggang by Just the Flight". Is there any new airstrip there eh?? 16143[/snapback] In Kelantan? Is it Gong Kedak? I think got in fs2004 oso. Cheap flights to Simanggang? But Simanggang is now known as Sri Aman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fairul 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 our company is constructing the gong Kedak new hangar and extending the runway.. was it built in the 40's?? anyway..Delwin..nice job..got any new photos of old Sibu airport? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y. J. Foo 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 In Kelantan? Is it Gong Kedak? I think got in fs2004 oso. Cheap flights to Simanggang? But Simanggang is now known as Sri Aman 16144[/snapback] No not Gong Kedak , which is a military strip that should still be operating. Most probably the dilapilated airstrip is around KB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walter Sim 1 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 theres a airstrip in Lutong, Miri. I think its closed, alot ppl race motorbykes there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YiHao 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 i think there also a haunted airstrip in Johor. It is next to a old cemetery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TW Teo 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2005 i think there also a haunted airstrip in Johor. It is next to a old cemetery. Tanjung Laboh in Batu Pahat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozhan 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2005 There is one little-known and very short airstrip in Benta, Pahang. I don't think it is closed as I notice that the surface is well maintained. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mohd Razif 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2005 .... Taman Negara airstrip?is it still in use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2005 There is one little-known and very short airstrip in Benta, Pahang. I don't think it is closed as I notice that the surface is well maintained. 16639[/snapback] Benta's airstrip I believe being used by Police Airwing Unit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delwin A 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2005 Taman Negara Airstrip is no longer operational IIRC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fitri Shukri 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2005 (edited) No not Gong Kedak , which is a military strip that should still be operating. Most probably the dilapilated airstrip is around KB. 16150[/snapback] Gong Kedak is now an RMAF forward base. It is now undergoing huge upgrading to house 18 Sukhoi 30 MKM fighter aircraft to arrive in late 2006 and 2007. Foo, Are you from KB? Would love to go for the search of the missing airfield in Kelantan. Delwin, Where is Simanggang? Kuching? Edited November 23, 2005 by Fitri Shukri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y. J. Foo 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2005 Foo, Are you from KB? Would love to go for the search of the missing airfield in Kelantan. 16704[/snapback] Yup I am Would like to find the aforementioned airfield but it would be kinda hard as I have yet to meet one who has any info about this. I knew about that when I read an article in a Chinese daily some 4 years ago. I should have kept that article... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YiHao 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2005 Simanggang(now there know as Sri Aman) is located near to Indonesia boarder in Sarawak. i guess it located around 200km from Sibu and Kuching. Delwin, how do u jogging until 200km from Kuching to Simanggang? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick R. 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2005 No lah.He's on 'Rest-N-Relax' in Sri Aman! Del,try to find some wreckage remnants there. I think we should establish 'MW Abandoned Airstrip Hunters',find relics of a bygone era! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozhan 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2005 Benta's airstrip I believe being used by Police Airwing Unit 16643[/snapback] I suppose so, as there is a General Operations Force camp nearby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2005 No lah.He's on 'Rest-N-Relax' in Sri Aman! Del,try to find some wreckage remnants there. I think we should establish 'MW Abandoned Airstrip Hunters',find relics of a bygone era! 16740[/snapback] I Want to join.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delwin A 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2005 YiHao : No, I didn't jog from KCH to Sri Aman. Would be dead meat if i do so Nick : No wreckage remnants here, but last time I collected many golf balls here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted November 23, 2005 Taman Negara Airstrip is no longer operational IIRC 16651[/snapback] Attan would know.... he used to fly there for weekend retreats... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2005 he used to fly there for weekend retreats... 16809[/snapback] Waaa... Can I Join you Flying tak ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fitri Shukri 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2005 (edited) Simanggang(now there know as Sri Aman) is located near to Indonesia boarder in Sarawak. i guess it located around 200km from Sibu and Kuching. Delwin, how do u jogging until 200km from Kuching to Simanggang? 16722[/snapback] Is that where there is the famous 'river tidal wave' of Batang Lupar river? BTW, how far is it from Engkelili or Lubok Antu? Ibrahim, What is the status of Batu Pahat air strip in Perlis? Is it still operational. Went there last time tried to find it but cannot find, nearly got lost (In small state Perlis also can get lost you know!) Edited November 24, 2005 by Fitri Shukri Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norman 1 Report post Posted November 24, 2005 Fitri, The last time I was in Sg Batu Pahat in 2003 for the Perlis Fly-in and the lalang was cut a day before the arrival of the first aircraft. So I believe since there's no longer planned Fly-in. so the lalang must be taller than a man now... so no wonder you were lost looking for the air strip. So pix of Sg Batu Pahat during the 2003 fly-in here; http://www.wingsoverasia.com/gallery/album27 And also the Taman Negara airstrip (Sg Tiang) http://www.wingsoverasia.com/gallery/album12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2005 Thank Norman for the Link.. thinking sometime about Sg. Batu Pahat Airstrip... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Delwin A 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2005 Fitri, Yes, Sri Aman is famous for the 'benak' or tidal bore occurance at Batang Lupar. But I seldom get to see it because it happened either late evenings, night time or even noon time. Sri Aman is located about half an hour's drive from Engkilili and about an hour drive from Lubok Antu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
