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Sultan Mahmud Airport

Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

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Sultan Mahmud Airport

Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
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Gateway to Terengganu's coastal heritage and natural beauty.

Opened
1936
Location
Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
Sultan Mahmud Airport (IATA: TGG, ICAO: WMKN) is the main commercial airport serving Kuala Terengganu, the capital of Terengganu state on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It connects the city to major Malaysian hubs and supports tourism to the region's beaches, islands, and cultural sites. The airport is named in honor of Sultan Mahmud, a historical Terengganu ruler. It operates domestic routes primarily, linking Kuala Terengganu to Kuala Lumpur and other Malaysian cities. The facility is managed under Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB). The surrounding region is known for its traditional Malay culture, the Terengganu Museum, and proximity to popular islands such as Pulau Redang and Pulau Perhentian, making the airport an important entry point for eco-tourism and beach tourism.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Taxis and hired cars are the primary ground transport options connecting the airport to Kuala Terengganu city center, approximately 3 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia are the primary carriers operating routes through Sultan Mahmud Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport is located approximately 3 km from Kuala Terengganu city center.
  • ›It is managed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).
  • ›The airport primarily handles domestic routes, with Kuala Lumpur being the busiest connection.
  • ›Sultan Mahmud Airport serves as a key gateway for tourists heading to Pulau Redang and Pulau Perhentian.
  • ›The airport's runway length accommodates narrow-body jet aircraft such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Routes

TGG → KULAK · 320
TGG → MYYAK · 320
TGG → SINAK · 320
TGG → SZBFY · AT7
TGG → KULMH · 734 738
TGG → SZBMH · AT7
TGG → SZBOD · AT7
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Sultan Mahmud Airport
Encyclopaedia

Sultan Mahmud Airport is an airport in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia. The airport serves Kuala Terengganu which is located 8 km (5.0 mi) away. In 2017, it handled 943,660 passengers with 11,485 aircraft movements. It was named after the 16th Sultan of Terengganu, Almarhum Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah, who ruled from 1979 to 1998.

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