Airports in Malaysia

[Kee Hooi Yen 0]

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.

 

[Tamizi Hj Tamby 1]

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.

[Adrian M 0]

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

[Isaac 0]

BKI Gate 5 can handle all except 380/346/747/773*.

BKI Gate 5 can also handle the 747

[S V Choong 4]

BKI Gate 1 can handle all heavies except 380/346/773*

 

I think Gate 1 should be able to handle the 773

[Bing Chu 0]

BKI Gate 5 can also handle the 747

Would probably render Gate 4 inoperable

[S V Choong 4]

Would probably render Gate 4 inoperable

 

Yeah looks like it too

[Timothy 1]

new BTU airport currently has the longest and widest runway in S'wak .

 

Sorry no figures ... just taking the goverment's word for it

[Nick R. 0]

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

[S V Choong 4]

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.

[Kee Hooi Yen 0]

Very impressive list, SV Choong, thanks

 

Btw, what's is the minimum runway length and width for B747 & A380, any idea ?

[KK Lee 5]

Very impressive list, SV Choong, thanks

 

Btw, what's is the minimum runway length and width for B747 & A380, any idea ?

 

3200m x 60m

 

[Raj 0]

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..

 

[S V Choong 4]

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.

[KK Lee 5]

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.

 

[S V Choong 4]

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

[Adrian M 0]

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

[Bing Chu 0]

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 !

[Adrian M 0]

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.

[S V Choong 4]

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

[Bing Chu 0]

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

[Seth K 3]

You guys need higher stairs

[Adrian M 0]

You guys need higher stairs

 

Bulky

[Bing Chu 0]

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 !

[Tamizi Hj Tamby 1]

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.