Simpang Airport
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur (Federal Territory), Malaysia
WMKF is the ICAO airport code for Simpang Airport, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The airport is classified as a Small Airport. It operates in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur timezone at an elevation of 111 ft (34 m) above sea level. It has 4 runways.
About Simpang Airport
Wikipedia ↗RMAF Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Sungai Besi Air Base and Simpang Airport, now closed, was a key airport in the early years of Malaysia's aviation history. Established in the 1930s, it was the primary gateway for both domestic and international flights in Kuala Lumpur for several decades. The airport played a significant role in connecting Malaya to global destinations, with its facilities progressively upgraded to accommodate increasing air traffic.
Location
Open in OpenStreetMap ↗Runways (4)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 517 ft (158 m) | 97 ft (30 m) | Gre | No | Open |
| 04/22 | 6,205 ft (1,891 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 03/21 | 517 ft (158 m) | 97 ft (30 m) | Gre | No | Open |
| 04/22 | 6,205 ft (1,891 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Airport Details
- ICAO Code
- WMKF
- Type
- Small Airport
- City
- Kuala Lumpur
- Country
- Malaysia
- Timezone
- Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Local Time
- —
- Elevation
- 111 ft (34 m)
- Coordinates
- 3.1122°N, 101.7030°E
- Opened
- 1952
- Operator
- Royal Malaysian Air Force
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