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Langkawi International Airport

Langkawi, Malaysia

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Langkawi International Airport

Langkawi, Malaysia
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17
Routes out
5
Destinations
WMKL
ICAO
29 ft
Elevation
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Gateway to Malaysia's premier island resort destination.

Opened
1992
Location
Langkawi, Malaysia
Langkawi International Airport (LGK/WMKL) serves the Langkawi archipelago, a duty-free island group off the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia in Kedah state. The airport connects the island to major Malaysian cities as well as select international destinations, supporting Langkawi's status as a top tourist and resort destination. The airport underwent significant upgrades ahead of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA), which is held biennially at the facility. Its runway and apron infrastructure can accommodate wide-body aircraft, and the terminal was designed to reflect the natural beauty of the surrounding tropical environment. Langkawi's duty-free status, UNESCO Global Geopark designation, and luxury resort offerings drive consistent passenger demand. The airport plays a central role in the island's tourism economy, handling both leisure travelers and business visitors attending international events.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal with both domestic and international processing facilities under one roof.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options from the airport include taxis, rental cars, and hotel shuttle services connecting passengers to resort areas across the island.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving Langkawi International Airport include Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Batik Air Malaysia, connecting the island to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and other regional points.
Notable facts
  • Langkawi Island is a designated duty-free zone, making the airport a gateway for tax-free shopping.
  • The airport hosts the biennial Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA), one of Asia's largest airshows.
  • The facility is capable of handling wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
  • Langkawi was designated a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2007, boosting international tourist arrivals through the airport.
  • The airport is located on the main island of Pulau Langkawi, approximately 20 km from Kuah town.
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Route map (5 destinations)

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Routes

LGK → KULAA · 737
LGK → KCHAK · 320
LGK → KULAK · 320
LGK → PENAK · 320
LGK → SINAK · 320
LGK → PENFY · AT7
LGK → SZBFY · AT7
LGK → KULMH · 738 734
LGK → PENMH · AT7
LGK → SINMH · 320 319
LGK → SZBMH · AT7
LGK → SINMI · 320 319
LGK → KULOD · 739
LGK → PENOD · AT7
LGK → SZBOD · AT7
LGK → SINSQ · 320 319
LGK → SINTR · 320
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Langkawi International Airport
Encyclopaedia

Langkawi International Airport is an international airport in Padang Matsirat, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia.

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