Guest Levent Report post Posted December 13, 2006 Hi guys, I am planning to make a short trip to Langkawi on Thai Air Asia's new flights from Bangkok in January. They're offering free flights, only taxes be paid! I've seen a few pics of LGK on the forum. How easy or difficult is it to take pics at this airport? Security issues? Locations? Airlines? I know Air Asia, MAS and Silk Air fly there. Any other regular carriers or charters? Also, do you have any tips for accommodation - not a dump but not too expensive either. WiFi internet would be nice. Thanks in advance for your input. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandeep G 1 Report post Posted December 13, 2006 LGK is a beautiful airport and if the weather is good, then utterly scenic! IIRC there is a platform atop a hill overlooking the entire airfield and terminal! There is also a perimeter road around the runway which is good. Around the Mofaz hangar, there is a kampung on the fenceline which is okay too. Traffic wise, expect plenty of AK, MH, some Silkair perhaps Have a good one and can't wait to read your trippie for hopefully an "inaugral" service?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Levent Report post Posted December 13, 2006 IIRC there is a platform atop a hill overlooking the entire airfield and terminal! There is also a perimeter road around the runway which is good. Wow, that certainly is good news. Can't wait to go! And of course I will post a trip report and some pics here when I get back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakan 2 Report post Posted December 13, 2006 Levent selamlar, langkawi airport area is one of the best spotting places. You have a lot chances to take picture along runway sides, near runways and a there is a hill which has panoramic airport area.Especially along rwy 03 has great visual angle. But don't forget, Langkawi is not "bussiest" airport like Penang. Don't worry about accommodation, you will have several choises by your budget. If is there any Malaysia Tourism office in Thailand, please go there and take a Langkawi brochure. You will see so much hotel choises . As you know quality on depends persons. Have a fun in Langkawi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukihiro 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 LGK spotting is very easy. Just pick up "cheap" rental car then driving around! No worry for ladder. Fence is super low! 2steps is enough. No security patrol around too. I am glad to show you some sample. end of 03 afternoon side (03 end only available West side) at 1600 lighting is still s#1t during Winter time(Jan) after 1700 it's ok. also afternoon side viewing from famous Helang Hotel. taxing on apron for re-position by themself for one-week storage. You can see morning spot behind the Runway near exit Tway-C. LGK's best spot Runway mid point in the morning. Sun is ok till 1330. Left side of TWR is Helang Hotel. Another best spot end of Runway21. I am still thinking to go to LGK again for new year charter or not... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min Chun 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 Wow..never know their are a lot of spots 'available' at WMKL altho Im from there.. From the photos,spot end of Runway21 is best ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 Never knew there was an airport-hotel (Helang Hotel) Anyhow: excellent shots, Yukihiro - the IL-62M is, definitely, a magnificent looking aircraft; no doubt, thunderous take-offs to be had Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fitri Shukri 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2006 Agree with Yukihiro. Just rent a car. Cheapest car could go as low as RM 80 a day (Proton Iswara - not really that good, but good enough to get anywhere in the island). BTW, great photos there Yukihiro. I just got back from Langkawi by ferry. Was surprised they have upgraded the ferry terminal. Even got Starbucks Coffee with free wireless internet. Now it is school holiday season in Malaysia, so expect full house in most hotels in Langkawi. Hoep you have a great time there Levent. Happy also to know there is a new AK flight to Langkawi from Bangkok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Min Chun 0 Report post Posted December 24, 2006 Agree with Yukihiro. Just rent a car. Cheapest car could go as low as RM 80 a day (Proton Iswara - not really that good, but good enough to get anywhere in the island). BTW, great photos there Yukihiro. I just got back from Langkawi by ferry. Was surprised they have upgraded the ferry terminal. Even got Starbucks Coffee with free wireless internet. Yeah mate..Its nice now compare to the old one! Just like an airport terminal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Levent Report post Posted December 28, 2006 Hi guys, Yesterday I booked a room at the Helang Hotel at the airport for an astounding RM 66 per night! Just letting you know in case you would like to make a spotting trip too and are looking for a (very) affordable room... The website I booked through is www.langkawi-resorts.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seth K 3 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 (edited) YK, excellent shots of the old babies, is it taken at Russia, u sure it's in Langkawi Quite a good place for spotting at that island.......thought it just small airport, hmm.... Edited December 28, 2006 by Seth K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rozhan 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 I saw two IL-62M at LGK sometime in January this year. I heard that they were charter flights . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted December 28, 2006 Levent, make sure you are there on the 3rd and 4th... Please..on behalf...wait for the russians. and shoot some photo, thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukihiro 0 Report post Posted December 30, 2006 OK Levent, make sure you visit LGK at Russian period. If mistake to choose date...sux traffic... In my opinion, 7B(Krasair) IL9 (1st visit LGK) is highlight of new year charter 06-07. Inbound already arrived yesterday(30th) ferry flight back to DME is 7B9906 today STD1120L. Outbound? hehehe on 8th Jan Maybe ferry in the day before... I believe you might see 1xIL6 1xIL9 1xTU5 1xILW next week... But every one leave the paradise on different date on 8Jan,10Jan,13Jan and 14Jan...my god. Please do spotting on behalf of me... I gave up LGK this time but sure will try Russian spotting at another paradise hehehe. btw, please do not forget to bring your international driving license. If without a car it's hard to do spotting there... good luck man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Ong 1 Report post Posted December 30, 2006 Didn't know that Russian airlines go to LGK Nice to see that they sent Ilyushin-62 to Malaysia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nasser 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2006 Nice picture there Yukihiro, Notice that in the 2nd pic, there is a single wheel / gear?. What is the main purpose? Anybody can enlighten. TQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukihiro 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2006 Notice that in the 2nd pic, there is a single wheel / gear?. What is the main purpose? IL6 "tail heavy" use it during taxi and parking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Ong 1 Report post Posted January 1, 2007 (edited) IL6 "tail heavy" use it during taxi and parking Is it used to prevent the aircraft from falling on its tail during taxiing and parking? Edited January 1, 2007 by Andrew Ong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Levent Report post Posted January 1, 2007 I am afraid I won't be able to make it to see the Russians this time, but I'm sure I'll visit Langkawi in the near future again! Thanks all you guys for your input and recommendations. I will be hiring a small car to explore the island and the various spotting spots. And of course I will post a trippie and some pics when I get back! Andrew, you can imagine the Il-62 is a heavy beast, with the four engines mounted at the tail. When I worked at Maastricht Airport, loading and unloading cargo planes, we had to place a metal rod under the tail of the aircraft - Boeing 707 or Douglas DC-8, I'm not sure now - to check whether it got too tail heavy while loading the cargo in the rear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Ong 1 Report post Posted January 1, 2007 (edited) Andrew, you can imagine the Il-62 is a heavy beast, with the four engines mounted at the tail. When I worked at Maastricht Airport, loading and unloading cargo planes, we had to place a metal rod under the tail of the aircraft - Boeing 707 or Douglas DC-8, I'm not sure now - to check whether it got too tail heavy while loading the cargo in the rear. Thanks for explaining to me Levent Well, I have never seen an Il-62 "in-person" though Edited January 1, 2007 by Andrew Ong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MIR 2 Report post Posted September 11, 2009 Phuket-based airline Happy Air, will launch flights between Phuket and Langkawi starting next month. Flights are on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Arriving LGK at 1450 and depart frm LGK at 1600. Aircraft will be SAAB 340A. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 1 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) HappyAirway.com This account has been suspended. Either the domain has been overused, or the reseller ran out of resources. Edited September 17, 2009 by Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 HappyAirway.com It was working last week. Must be the link from here by MIR generated a lot of traffic there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Lim 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Didn't know this topic has existed since 2006. Brought the bus up north to the holiday island this afternoon, expected blue sky over there, and so my camera was with me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wong Hock Peng 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2009 Ian: Our bird looks new? MIR: SAAB? Subang Airport? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites