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Butterworth Airport (WMKB / BWH)

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WMKB airport at a glance

ICAO code: WMKB
IATA code: BWH
City: Butterworth
Country: Malaysia
Elevation: 11 ft (3 m)
Time zone: Asia/Kuala Lumpur (UTC+8)
Coordinates: 5.4659° N, 100.3910° E
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Weather & airport info WMKB

Current weather

Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 04 Oct, 21:00 UTC

Wind: 2 kt (4 km/h) from variable directions
Visibility: 6 km
Clouds: few clouds at 2,400 ft
Temperature: 26 °C (dew point 25 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,010 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR WMKB 042100Z VRB02KT 6000 FEW024 26/25 Q1010 NOSIG

Forecast (TAF)

04 Oct, 18:00–18:00 UTC
3 kt (6 km/h) from variable directions · visibility 7 km · few clouds at 2,400 ft
04 Oct, 22:00–02:00 UTCtemporarily
visibility 5 km · Thunderstorm with rain · few clouds at 1,700 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF WMKB 041700Z 0418/0518 VRB03KT 7000 FEW024 TEMPO 0422/0502 5000 TSRA FEW017CB

Airport

Elevation: 11 ft (3 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 07:05 / 19:08 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
18/36	2,438 m (8,000 ft)	asphalt	yes

Radio frequencies

Approach: 125.8
ATIS: 23.01
Ground: 134.6
Tower: 118.3

For information only — not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map WMKB

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators — closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

EUROCONTROL: nationale AIS-Websites →

For information only — not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for WMKB(7)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport — closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

Out of serviceVORTAC: unserviceableA3790/26· until 31 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The DVORTAC navigation system for runway 18 is not available due to a bearing error and being out of tolerance. This system helps aircraft with navigation.
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DVORTAC FOR RWY 18 NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO BEARING ERROR AND OUT OF TOLERANCE.
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A3790/26 NOTAMN Q) WMFC/QNTAS/IV/BO /AE/000/000/0528N10023E025 A) WMKB B) 2610010001 C) 2612312359  E) DVORTAC FOR RWY 18 NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO BEARING ERROR AND OUT OF  TOLERANCE.
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NoticeDemolition of explosives: will take placeA3801/26· from 10 Oct, 12:30 UTC · until 10 Oct, 13:30 UTC
A firework display will take place near the airport (Padang Kota Lama, Pulau Pinang) within a 0.5 nautical mile radius.
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FIREWORK DISPLAY WILL TAKE PLACE AT COORD 052519N1002033E WI 0.5NM RADIUS (PADANG KOTA LAMA, PULAU PINANG)
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A3801/26 NOTAMN
 Q) WMFC/QWDLW/IV/M  /AW/000/004/0525N10020E001
 A) WMKB B) 2610101230 C) 2610101330
 E)FIREWORK DISPLAY WILL TAKE PLACE AT COORD 052519N1002033E WI 0.5NM
 RADIUS (PADANG KOTA LAMA, PULAU PINANG)
 F) SFC                             G) 400FT AGL
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NoticeUnmanned aircraft: will take placeA3821/26· from 06 Oct, 01:00 UTC · until 06 Oct, 09:00 UTC
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) will be operating in a specified area near Intel Kulim Hitech, Kedah.
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UAS WILL TAKE PLACE AT FLW COORD : 052527.62N 1003500.58E - 052543.21N 1003541.01E- 052451.30N 1003542.21E - 052451.30N 1003523.56E (INTEL KULIM HIGHTECH, KEDAH) .
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A3821/26 NOTAMN
 Q) WMFC/QWULW/IV/BO /AW/000/004/0528N10023E001
 A) WMKB B) 2610060100 C) 2610060900
 E)UAS WILL TAKE PLACE AT FLW COORD :

    052527.62N 1003500.58E - 052543.21N 1003541.01E-
    052451.30N 1003542.21E - 052451.30N 1003523.56E

    (INTEL KULIM HIGHTECH, KEDAH)

           .
 F) SFC                             G) 400 FT AMSL
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NoticeUnmanned aircraft: will take placeA3721/26· until 01 Dec, 15:59 UTC
Drones (UAS) will TAKE PLACE at FLW COORD: - - - - STESEN PEMACAR TV DAN RADIO PUNCAK GUNUNG JERAI KEDAH
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UAS WILL TAKE PLACE AT FLW COORD: 054708.16N 1002550.95E - 054720.61N 1002557.12E - 054714.49N 1002610.60E - 054701.20N 1002604.01E - 054708.16N 1002550.95E STESEN PEMACAR TV DAN RADIO PUNCAK GUNUNG JERAI KEDAH
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A3721/26 NOTAMN
 Q) WMFC/QWULW/IV/BO /AW/000/004/0547N10026E001
 A) WMKB B) 2610021600 C) 2612011559
 D) 1600 - 1559
 E) UAS WILL TAKE PLACE AT FLW COORD:
    054708.16N 1002550.95E - 054720.61N 1002557.12E -
    054714.49N 1002610.60E - 054701.20N 1002604.01E -
    054708.16N 1002550.95E
    STESEN PEMACAR TV DAN RADIO PUNCAK GUNUNG JERAI KEDAH

 F) SFC                             G) 400FT AMSL
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Hours: 1600 - 1559
NoticeFire and rescue: downgradedA3798/26· until 01 Nov, 23:59 UTC
The airport's Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (RFFS) have been downgraded to category 6.
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RFFS DOWNGRADED TO CAT 6.
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A3798/26 NOTAMN
 Q) WMFC/QFFCG/IV/NBO/A /000/999/0528N10023E005
 A) WMKB B) 2610010100 C) 2611012359
 E)RFFS DOWNGRADED TO CAT 6.
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NoticeUnmanned aircraft: will take placeA3741/26· until 28 Dec, 15:59 UTC
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) will be active in a specific area near Butterworth (RMAF) airport at Setia Fontaines Industrial Park. This may affect air traffic in that area.
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UAS WILL TAKE PLACE AT FLW COORD: 053032.77N 1002751.38E - 053034.05N 1002837.01E - 053009.69N 1002813.45E - 053012.86N 1002749.23E SETIA FONTAINES INDUSTRIAL PARK, LINGKARAN SETIA, BANDAR SETIA FONTAINES, KEPALA BATAS, PULAU PINANG
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A3741/26 NOTAMN
 Q) WMFC/QWULW/IV/BO /AW/000/002/0528N10023E005
 A) WMKB B) 2609291600 C) 2612281559
 D) DLY BTN 1600 - 1559
 E) UAS WILL TAKE PLACE AT FLW COORD:

    053032.77N 1002751.38E - 053034.05N 1002837.01E -
    053009.69N 1002813.45E - 053012.86N 1002749.23E

    SETIA FONTAINES INDUSTRIAL PARK, LINGKARAN SETIA, BANDAR SETIA
    FONTAINES, KEPALA BATAS, PULAU PINANG
 F) SFC                             G) 165FT AMSL
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Hours: DLY BTN 1600 - 1559
NoticeUnmanned aircraft: will take placeA3739/26· until 16 Dec, 10:00 UTC
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are active in a specific area near the airport. This indicates drone activity.
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UAS ACT WILL TAKE PLACE AT FLW COORD: 052227.44N 1002316.61E - 052225.41N 1002320.05E - 052219.76N 1002316.29E - 052223.97N 1002309.13E INSTITUT LATIHAN PERINDUSTRIAN (ILP) PERAI.
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A3739/26 NOTAMN
 Q) WMFC/QWULW/IV/BO /AW/000/001/0528N10023E001
 A) WMKB B) 2609280001 C) 2612161000
 D) DLY BTN 0001 - 1000
 E) UAS ACT WILL TAKE PLACE AT FLW COORD:

    052227.44N 1002316.61E -
    052225.41N 1002320.05E -
    052219.76N 1002316.29E -
    052223.97N 1002309.13E

    INSTITUT LATIHAN PERINDUSTRIAN (ILP) PERAI.
 F) SFC                             G) 100FT AMSL
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Hours: DLY BTN 0001 - 1000

For information only — not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically — the original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

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WMKB airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Butterworth airport (WMKB) today?

There are currently 5 valid NOTAMs for Butterworth (WMKB). Affected: VORTAC: unserviceable. 2 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only — not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Butterworth airport (WMKB)?

According to the latest weather report for WMKB (METAR, 04 Oct, 21:00 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind 2 kt (4 km/h) from variable directions, visibility 6 km, temperature 26 °C (dew point 25 °C). For information only — not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Butterworth airport (WMKB)?

Butterworth (WMKB) has one runway: runway 18/36 with 2,438 m (8,000 ft), asphalt.

What are the radio frequencies at Butterworth airport (WMKB)?

Frequencies at WMKB: Tower 118.3 MHz, Ground 134.6 MHz and ATIS 23.01 MHz. For information only — always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Butterworth Airport?

The ICAO code is WMKB and the IATA code is BWH. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of WMKB airport?

Butterworth Airport sits at 11 ft (3 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Asia/Kuala Lumpur.

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