Kee Hooi Yen 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2006 How many airports in Malaysia can handle B747, and A330/B777 currently ? Also, how many airports can handle A380 at the moment, or has been planned for near future ? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted May 19, 2006 In Sarawak,KCH could handle A330/B777s.But i'm not sure about BTU and MYY.But i think BTU could accomodate B747,as it had touched down during the opening of the new BTU airport.There's also B747 of MASKargo touching down at BTU.Maybe MYY could accomodate B747. As for my hometown,SBW airport is being upgraded so it could accomodate A330s.The taxiway has been completed,and the runway extension project has been planned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2006 (edited) BKI can handle B747, A330 and B772. BKI Gate 1 can handle all heavies except 380/346/773*, Gate 2 can handle all except 380/346/747/773*, Gate 3 and 4 can handle only narrowbodies such as 320/737/757*, Gate 5 can handle all except 380/346/747/773*. Gate 6 F50/737/320. Based on the spotting pics on 10th May, I believe BKI can handle 3x 330/772 at one time and 1x 747, 1x 330/772 at one time. *=maybe SDK can handle 330/343/772, TWU I think also can handle 330/343/772. LBU I think also can handle 330/343/772 since mid 90's Sultan of Brunei do touch and go there with 310/340/747/762 and BI also touch and go with their 757 and 763. Sultan of Brunei also did do Touch and Go at all mentioned airport before. Feel free to correct me Edited May 19, 2006 by Adrian M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2006 BKI Gate 5 can handle all except 380/346/747/773*. BKI Gate 5 can also handle the 747 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted May 19, 2006 BKI Gate 1 can handle all heavies except 380/346/773* I think Gate 1 should be able to handle the 773 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bing Chu 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2006 BKI Gate 5 can also handle the 747 Would probably render Gate 4 inoperable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted May 20, 2006 Would probably render Gate 4 inoperable Yeah looks like it too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timothy 1 Report post Posted May 20, 2006 new BTU airport currently has the longest and widest runway in S'wak . Sorry no figures ... just taking the goverment's word for it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick R. 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2006 new BTU airport currently has the longest and widest runway in S'wak . BTU = 2745 x 45 meters MYY = 2745 x 60 meters SBW = 2754 x 45 meters http://worldaerodata.com/countries/Malaysia.php Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted May 20, 2006 Seems like Malaysia Airports' dimension are as followed: Bintulu (WBGB) - Runway 17/35 - 2745 x 45 meters Butterworth (WMKB) - Runway 18/36 - 2438 x 46 meters (military) Gong Kedak (WMGK) - Runway 08/26 - 2012 x 46 meters (military) Kerteh (WMKE) - Runway 16/34 - 1355 x 30 meters Kluang (WMAP) - Runway 05/23 - 1250 x 37 meters (military grass strip) Kota Kinabalu (WBKK) - Runway 02/20 - 2987 x 46 meters Kuala Lumpur KLIA (WMKK) - Runway 14R/32L - 4050 x 60 meters Kuala Lumpur KLIA (WMKK) - Runway 14L/32R - 4124 x 60 meters Kuantan (WMKD) - Runway 18/36 - 2804 x 46 meters Kuching (WBGG) - Runway 07/25 - 2454 x 46 meters Labuan (WBKL) - Runway 14/32 - 2300 x 45 meters Lahad Datu (WBKD) - Runway 11/29 - 1371 x 30 meters Langkawi (WMKL) - Runway 03/21 - 3810 x 45 meters Limbang (WBGJ) - Runway 04/22 - 1500 x 30 meters Melaka (WMKM) - Runway 03/21 - 1372 x 37 meters Marudi (WBGM) - Runway 10/28 - 998 x 25 meters Miri (WBG) - Runway 02/20 - 2745 x 60 meters Mulu (WBMU) - Runway 03/21 - 1500 x 30 meters Penang (WMKP) - Runway 04/22 - 3352 x 46 meters Pulau Tioman (WMBT) - Runway 03/21 - 992 x 30 meters Sandakan (WBKS) - Runway 08/26 - 2134 x 46 meters Sibu (WBGS) - Runway 13/31 - 2754 x 45 meters Simpang (WMKF) KL - Runway 03/21 - 158 x 30 meters (Grass strip) Simpang (WMKF) KL - Runway 04/22 - 1891 x 45 meters Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (WMSA) Subang - Runway 15/33 - 3780 x 45 meters Sultan Abdul Halim (WMKA) Alor Setar - Runway 04/22 - 2745 x 46 meters Sultan Azlan Shah (WMKI) Ipoh - Runway 04/22 - 1798 x 37 meters Sultan Ismail (WMKJ) Johor Bahru - Runway 16/34 - 3354 x 46 meters Sultan Ismail Petra (WMKC) Kota Bahru - Runway 10/28 - 2128 x 46 meters Sultan Mahmud (WMKN) Kuala Terengganu - Runway 04/22 - 2012 x 46 meters Tawau (WBKW) - Runway 06/24 - 2683 x 45 meters Shocking to find that KCH's runway is shorter than TWU. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kee Hooi Yen 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2006 Very impressive list, SV Choong, thanks Btw, what's is the minimum runway length and width for B747 & A380, any idea ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 Very impressive list, SV Choong, thanks Btw, what's is the minimum runway length and width for B747 & A380, any idea ? 3200m x 60m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raj 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 Miri (WBG) - Runway 02/20 - 2745 x 60 meters Wow, Only if the Runway was Longer an A380 could certainly land at Miri.. So KLIA and MIRI are the only airport that are 60m Wide..Would have expected Penang, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu to be abit more wider.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 3200m x 60m But the 747s have been landing at Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (WBKK) - Runway 02/20 - 2987 x 46 meters Would expect the A380 to need longer runway due to heavier load. Not many airports in the world boast a 4000m runway, KLIA is one such airport. Even HK and Guangzhou International is only 3800m. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 But the 747s have been landing at Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu (WBKK) - Runway 02/20 - 2987 x 46 meters 747 taking off from bki was not on max fuel/load. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 (edited) 747 taking off from bki was not on max fuel/load. Thanks KK Lee, yeah true, The 747 flight (9M-MPB Shah Alam) I was on in year 2000 from KLIA to BKI was only 60-70% full at max. Is it true that BKI's runway will get lengthened in due course? Has the project even started yet? Edited May 21, 2006 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 (edited) Thanks KK Lee, yeah true, The 747 flight (9M-MPB Shah Alam) I was on in year 2000 from KLIA to BKI was only 60-70% full at max. Is it true that BKI's runway will get lengthened in due course? Has the project even started yet? SV, no runway works yet to be seen. So far it's only the terminal side. Providing bigger terminal and more aerobridges are top on the list than having a long runway now hehe. No pax taking a 734 wanna walk down using the staircase at Gate 6 right? Especially rainy days now. Plus the runway currently serve nicely for temporary until they start the runway extending works. Still what they really need now also a parallel taxiway. Seen 3 MH 734 at T2 waiting for another MH 734 coming in and AK started up the engine but can't taxi yet; waiting for the MH guys to leave the T2 taxiway. Delays are also because of this too. Edited May 21, 2006 by Adrian M Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bing Chu 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 Is it true that BKI's runway will get lengthened in due course? Has the project even started yet? SV, Some update here IIRC, runway length will be something like 3.8km upon completion of redevelopment We're eagerly waiting here to see if they will come out with a model of the proposed outcome - helps to get our bearings right ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 Darn new perimeter fencing?! It's gonna give us spotters more hard time if the fence turn out to be tall when it's done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 (edited) KOTA KINABALU: Construction work on Malaysia’s second low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) at the international airport here is set to kick off next week following the ground-breaking ceremony tomorrow. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy said the construction of the LCCT at the site of Terminal 2 of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) was part of the RM1.4bil expansion project for the airport. “This project will enable the Kota Kinabalu airport to become a low-cost carrier hub within the region,” he said yesterday upon his arrival here for a three-day visit. The contract for the LCCT is part of Package Two of the KKIA expansion project, costing some RM720mil and awarded to Global Upline Sdn Bhd. The package also includes extending and rehabilitating the existing runway for unrestricted Boeing 747 operations, and building a new control tower, perimeter fencing and drainage. Package One of the expansion works, also costing some RM720mil, has been awarded to WCT Engineering Bhd and it includes the construction of a new main terminal building, upgrading of the airport’s access road and provision of an inline baggage system. Thanks for keeping blokes like me, who lives in a foreign land, updated!! Really feel home sick now.... :( Hope to meet up with you guys at KK when I am returning to Tawau and KK during November this year! Isaac, BC, Adrian and Samuel you guys are on my list Edited May 21, 2006 by S V Choong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bing Chu 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 Darn new perimeter fencing?! It's gonna give us spotters more hard time if the fence turn out to be tall when it's done. Yeah, saw them installing 'frames for barriers' at the spot where Samuel (and myself) snapped shots of the MyTravel 333 earlier - you know, the approach road to arrivals. I guess when they do start work proper, much of the place will be out of bounds. But upon completion, I reckon the spot opposite the railway station will provide a very attractive vantage point for us, the // taxiway might run quite close to perimeter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 You guys need higher stairs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian M 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2006 You guys need higher stairs Bulky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bing Chu 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2006 Folks, An update of BKI's LCCT to be found here However, a real gem to be found on front page of paper this morning, see here Good eh ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamizi Hj Tamby 1 Report post Posted May 23, 2006 Folks, An update of BKI's LCCT to be found here However, a real gem to be found on front page of paper this morning, see here Good eh ! Thanks a lot,Bing Chu! From today's newspaper,the BKI LCCT will be constructed by Tan Sri Ting Pek Khiing Company,Golden Upline.Looks like the LCCT will be completed faster than scheduled,as the hold the excellent record in completing the MYY,BTU and KCH airport.Hope they will began upgrading the SBW terminal sooner or later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites