Penang International Airport

Airport
ICAO code: 
WMKP
IATA Code: 
PEN
Summary
ICAO Region: 
APAC
Territory: 
Malaysia
Location: 
Bayan Lepas, Penang, Penang
Serving: 
Penang
Elevation: 
11 ft
Coordinates: 
Aerial View: 
5° 17' 37.932" N, 100° 15' 56.15" E
Climate classification (KCC): 
Af
Metar
Observation
WMKP 271830Z 00000KT 8000 SCT025 28/25 Q1008 NOSIG
Station
Penang / Bayan Lepas
Date/Time
2022-05-27 18:30:00
Wind direction
0°
Wind speed
00 kts
Lowest cloud amount
scattered clouds
Temperature
28°C
Dew point
25°C
Humidity
83%
QNH
1008 hPa
Weather condition
n/a

Penang International Airport, previously known as Bayan Lepas International Airport, is situated in the Bayan Lepas area that at southeast of Penang Island, Malaysia. The airport is located 14 km away from George Town, the capital city of Penang.

Climatology

Tropical Rainforest climate (Köppen climate classification Af) - almost no distinct seasons, average daily temperature around 27°C throughout the year. Extensive cloud cover and heavy rainfall prevent temperatures from rising much over 33°C. The diurnal temperature change is between 2°C and 5°C which is greater than the annual temperature range of 2°C. Rainfall is heavy and is usually convectional and in the afternoon.

Runways

Designator Length Width Surface Rops
4/22 3352 46 ASP Yes/Yes
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