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Penang International Airport (PEN)
Penang International Airport is an international airport serving Penang, Malaysia. Its IATA code is PEN and its ICAO code is WMKP. It has one runway, 3,352 m long.
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- ICAOWMKP
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- PEN
- ICAO code
- WMKP
- City
- Penang
- Region / province
- Penang
- Country / territory
- Malaysia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 5.2963° N, 100.2762° E
- Elevation
- 3 m (11 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kuala Lumpur (UTC+08:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,352 m (10,997 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,352 m10,997 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
1,475 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
1,868 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
932 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ATIS | 126.400 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 121.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Penang International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Penang through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Malaysia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sultan Azlan Shah Airport | IPH | 121 km |
| Langkawi International Airport | LGK | 130 km |
| Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport | SZB | 279 km |
| Kuala Lumpur International Airport | KUL | 325 km |
| Malacca International Airport | MKZ | 402 km |
| Senai International Airport | JHB | 554 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Penang International Airport?
The IATA code of Penang International Airport is PEN and its ICAO code is WMKP. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Penang International Airport located?
Penang International Airport is in Penang, Malaysia, at coordinates 5.2963° N, 100.2762° E and an elevation of 3 m (11 ft).
How far is Penang International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Penang International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 932 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 1,868 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 1,475 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 1 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Penang International Airport?
The longest runway at Penang International Airport is 3,352 m (10,997 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Penang International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Penang International Airport (PEN) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.