Brian Rodgers 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Hi Guys, I'd welcome some advice please. I'll be flying from Kuatan AB back to KLIA shortly and I'd like to know what the attitude locally is to viewing: can I use binoculars; is it wise or even legal to use a camera? I understand that there are one or two preserved aircraft as gate guards and a few years back there were a numbers of stored scooters. Is that still the case and, if so, where might I see them from? Any comments or information gratefully received by a return visitor to your wonderful country. Regards, Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozhan 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 I've taken pictures from the departure lounge with no problems. However the view is quite restricted because the apron is a distance away from the runway, and there's foliage to the right and left. I believe the preserved aircraft at the gate is still there. Taking pictures from Jalan Gambang, the road towards Kuantan / KL is a bit difficult because the airfield is on raised ground. Or you could be lucky to spot RMAF planes or other aircraft landing or taking off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 I think here are pictures of those stored scooters somewhere in this forum, posted by a member a long time ago. Sorry can't think of a link to it now. Anyway the location is not accessible to general public. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Azmir I. 1 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 I think here are pictures of those stored scooters somewhere in this forum, posted by a member a long time ago. Sorry can't think of a link to it now. Anyway the location is not accessible to general public. When I was based at Kuantan AFB between 1997-2000,I used to visit and check out the old A4PTMs at the isolated dispersals just north of No.17/19 Sqn complex,later the C.O of Kuantan AFB ordered the scooters to be placed into the bush behind the dispersal so as not to be an eyesore to the public,its now located near the artificial lake which we called it the "Falkland islands lake",near to the bomb dump "BAT-Base Ammo Terminal". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Rodgers 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 Gentlemen, I'm flying LHR - KLIA tomorrow, so I'd like to thank you for these replies. Regards, Brian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted July 16, 2010 (edited) Exercise Keris Strike 2010 (United States & Malaysia) was launched three days ago and is scheduled to conclude on 23 July 2010. MW members near Kuantan, look out for US C-130s or C-17s Edited July 16, 2010 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted April 23, 2012 (edited) Two FRADU Falcon 20 Mystere due into Kuantan from Chiang Mai today.: Registration - Callsign - ETA G-FRAF FRA 70 1313 G-FRAW FRA 92 1323 Edited April 23, 2012 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zamir 0 Report post Posted June 1, 2012 Went to Kuatan Airport on 30/5/2012 stop by to spot some planes but the airport is empty.... dint spot any planes except for this TUDM Helicopter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mokhzani 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2012 its a SAR detachment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lock SH 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2012 Apart from RMAF aircraft and a couple of MAS/FY schedule flights per day, KUA airport is dead as usual ....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 31, 2013 RMAF celebrates 55th anniversary this month. The anniversary parade is planned next week, June 7th. A) WMKD B ) 1306020001 C) 1306070230 D) DLY BTN 0001-0230 (0801-1030L)E) AIRFIELD CLSD DUE TO FLYPASS WI 20NM RADIUS FM ARP(034611N1031234E)F) GND G) 20000 FT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted June 5, 2013 Thanks MIR... No wonder between 07:30-07:45 ... 1 Beech200T 2 CN-235 3 C-130 departed subang....formation towards EAST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted November 9, 2013 Some foreign aircraft are currently stationed in Kuantan for Bersama Lima 13, while RMAF deployed five BAe 208 Hawks to Changi Air Base (East)7 Nov Arrivals: 627 F-16CJ RSAF 639 F-16CJ RSAF640 F-16CJ RSAF636 F-16CJ RSAF6?? F-16CJ RSAF 730 C-130H Hercules RSAF G-FRAI Mystere 20E FR Aviation G-FRAR Mystere 20D FR Aviation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flee 5 Report post Posted November 9, 2013 Thanks for the info MIR. Any news on where the RAAF will deploy its aircraft from, Butterworth? And where are the tankers based this time? Some pix from RMAF Kuantan: http://www.airforce.gov.my/my-berita-induk/my-pangkalan/7-nov-13-eksesais-bersama-lima-13/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the info MIR. Any news on where the RAAF will deploy its aircraft from, Butterworth? And where are the tankers based this time? Some pix from RMAF Kuantan: http://www.airforce.gov.my/my-berita-induk/my-pangkalan/7-nov-13-eksesais-bersama-lima-13/ Most of the RAAF aircraft are deployed to BWH but i'm not sure where is the KC-30 stationed this time...rumoured either Paya Lebar, Changi East or Butterworth. Edited November 9, 2013 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted November 16, 2013 Some corrections to the RSAF regos which i've posted earlier.. 627 F-16CJ RSiAF 613 F-16CJ RSiAF 640 F-16CJ RSiAF 639 F-16CJ RSiAF 63? F-16CJ RSiAF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted November 16, 2013 Thanks for the info MIR. Any news on where the RAAF will deploy its aircraft from, Butterworth? And where are the tankers based this time? A39-002 KC-30A is stationed in Paya Lebar. It visited Butterworth on 8Nov, rumoured it was also sighted flying low over Kuala Terengganu on the same day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) A) WMKD B )1405040001 C) 1405090230 D) DLY BTN 0001-0230 FM 04-09 MAY 2014 E) FLYPASS WILL TAKE PLACE WI 20NM RADIUS OF 034611N 1031234E FM ARP. ALL ARR/DEP SUBJ TO DLA. F) SFC G) 10,000FT https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/PilotWeb/notamRetrievalByICAOAction.do?method=displayByICAOs&reportType=RAW&formatType=DOMESTIC&retrieveLocId=WMKD&actionType=notamRetrievalByICAOs Edited May 1, 2014 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 A) WMKD B )1405040001 C) 1405090230 D) DLY BTN 0001-0230 FM 04-09 MAY 2014 E) FLYPASS WILL TAKE PLACE WI 20NM RADIUS OF 034611N 1031234E FM ARP. ALL ARR/DEP SUBJ TO DLA. F) SFC G) 10,000FT https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/PilotWeb/notamRetrievalByICAOAction.do?method=displayByICAOs&reportType=RAW&formatType=DOMESTIC&retrieveLocId=WMKD&actionType=notamRetrievalByICAOs Aircraft involved: 3 x EC725 1 x C-130 2x CN-235 3 x MB339CM 3 X Su-30MKM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 29, 2014 Cobham Falcon 20DC Mystere (G-FRAU) arrived Kuantan frm Chiang Mai on 26th May 2014 as FRA97. I guess it is involved in Exercise Bersama Shield 2014 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syukri J 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2014 It's G-FRAF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted August 8, 2014 TNI-AU jets are expected to arrive Kuantan in the next several days for Ex Elang Malindo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted May 26, 2015 7th May visitors, G-FRAI Falcon 20E FR Aviation FRA71 G-FRAS Falcon 20C FR Aviation FRA89 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KK Lee 5 Report post Posted July 1, 2016 Overheard China airline will mount charter flight to kuantan this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) Kuantan Air Force Base Open Day will be held this Saturday, 16 November 2019. Air displays scheduled in the morning and afternoon. Press Statement Poster Edited November 14, 2019 by MIR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
