Tioman Airport

WMBT / TOD

Tioman Island, MY

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:00Z

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Weather Source: Senai International Airport (WMKJ)
Distance: 77nm / 142km from WMBT

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 52 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
0 kt
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WMKJ 222100Z 00000KT 9000 FEW012 25/23 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 15 ft
FEW 1,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,215 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tioman Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,200 feet and 9 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 km. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,200 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 25°C (77°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF WMKJ 221700Z 2218/2318 VRB02KT 9999 FEW022
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MBT
02
20

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 3,255 ft 100 ft ASP 26°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
26° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Tioman Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WMBT
IATA Code: TOD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Tioman Island
Country: MY
Latitude: 2.818180°
Longitude: 104.160004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 3,255 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tioman Airport

Overview

Tioman Airport serves Tioman Island, located off the eastern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 15 feet mean sea level, it provides critical air access to this island destination. The airport supports regional transportation needs for the island's tourism and local communities.

Flying Conditions

Tioman Island's tropical maritime climate produces variable weather conditions that pilots must carefully monitor. The airport's coastal location means potential for rapid weather changes, including localized rain showers and shifting wind patterns. Visibility and wind conditions can fluctuate significantly throughout the day due to the island's topography and surrounding marine environment.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (02/20) measuring 3,255 feet with an asphalt surface. Its relatively short runway length requires careful performance planning for aircraft operations. The surrounding terrain includes significant elevation changes typical of a tropical island environment, which can create complex local wind and turbulence patterns.

Approach Considerations

Approaches to runway 02/20 demand precise navigation due to the island's terrain and the runway's limited length. Pilots should be prepared for potential wind shear and turbulence associated with the island's mountainous landscape. Standard instrument approach procedures and thorough preflight planning are critical for safe operations at this airport.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.