Geoff R. 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 Driving through Dungun in Terranganu the other week I noticed a road called "Jalan Lapangan Terbang". The road is about 3km long and runs from the main North-South road to Jalan Pantai Sura next to the beach at the Southern end of Dungun. Does anyone know anything about an airfield at Dungun in the past? A local said she remembers an airfield being there in the 60s or 70s but can't remember ever seeing any aircraft there. Nothing found on the internet. Google maps satellite image of this area is quite good but no obvious signs of a past airfield. Any information anyone? MTIA Geoff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 (edited) i don't think its Penarik airfield. Theres a golf course over there...probably it was an airfield before (4°42'37.28"N 103°26'16.89"E ). Edited May 7, 2008 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 (edited) Yup..The golf club was an airfield. Here's the website but it is in Malay : Dungun Airfield In the website, go to History of Dungun Golf Country club Edited May 7, 2008 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff R. 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 Many thanks MIR for that information which confirms the existance of the airfield and its location. Can anyone shed any light on what it was used for - what aircraft flew in and out ot there? Geoff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 7, 2008 The Flying Marines were there in the 70s Flying Marines in Dungun In the website, go to June. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmy 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 i don't think its Penarik airfield. Theres a golf course over there...probably it was an airfield before (4°42'37.28"N 103°26'16.89"E ). I suppose you mean PENERAK airfield instead of PENARIK. Each are located at two different location. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 9, 2008 yup..Penerak. Thanks Helmy.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff R. 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2008 Does anyone have a map reference for Penerak? I have now found references to helicopter operations at Dungun but I wonder if fixed wing aircraft also operated from there. Geoff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmy 0 Report post Posted May 12, 2008 Does anyone have a map reference for Penerak? I have now found references to helicopter operations at Dungun but I wonder if fixed wing aircraft also operated from there. Geoff Hello Geoff, Penerak is an airstrip which located north of Dungun. If you refer to the map (Terengganu region), find a place called "KG MERCHANG" since Penerak airstrip is just around that place. Penerak is not stated in my aeronautical chart because it is an old edition. Or else, just find it using google earth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 Here are some photos of Penerak: Source:RSFC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 I found something quite interesting about Penarek Aifield. Awesome photos from the past..A lot of Hercules !! Penarek Airfield Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fitri Shukri 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 Thanks for the photos and information. Dungun was also previously known for mining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff R. 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 I am slightly confused. MIR - The photos you posted of "Penerak" appear to be at Penarik when I compare them with google earth pictures. Helmy - When I search google earth for Merchang it appears to be about 7km North of Penarik but there is no sign of any old airfield. So is Penerak and Penarik the same place or are they two different places each with an old airfield? I know some Malaysian towns and villages have signs to the same place but spelt differently, such as Kerteh and Kertih. Thanks for posting photos and information. Geoff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 13, 2008 Haha..Finally, I got it !!! :yahoo: Geoff, (4.97506297121, 103.322743218) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted May 14, 2008 Not bad ah, complete with full length parallel taxiway and high-speed turnoffs!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Gale 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2011 Driving through Dungun in Terranganu the other week I noticed a road called "Jalan Lapangan Terbang". The road is about 3km long and runs from the main North-South road to Jalan Pantai Sura next to the beach at the Southern end of Dungun. Does anyone know anything about an airfield at Dungun in the past? A local said she remembers an airfield being there in the 60s or 70s but can't remember ever seeing any aircraft there. Nothing found on the internet. Google maps satellite image of this area is quite good but no obvious signs of a past airfield. Any information anyone? MTIA Geoff In June and July 1970 I was in Penerak. The airfield was constructed fo a combined military exercise called 'Bersatu Padu. I have the complete story in an article on my website with lots of pictures: http://ukmamsoba.org/bersatu%20padu.htm I trust this will clear it up? Best regards Tony Gale Secretary & Webmaster UKMAMS Old Bods Association Gatineau/Ottawa, Canada Tel: 819-684-9140 Mob: 613-255-8465 http://ukmamsoba.org Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted January 29, 2017 I made a brief stop at Penarek Airstrip end of last year.They still maintain the grass, I guess this unmanned airstrip is still being used for military exercises. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted January 29, 2017 Not bad, looks like a full length parallel (sort of) taxiway is maintained for the 'runway' - which is more than can be said for many other airports in the country Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
