Sultan Abdul Halim Airport

WMKA / AOR

Alor Satar, MY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
8 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WMKA 041000Z 26008KT 220V310 9999 FEW020 33/25 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 15 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,015 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF WMKA 040500Z 0406/0506 27008KT 9999 FEW020 BECMG 0412/0414 VRB03KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 270° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR VRB 3 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MKA
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
9,005 ft 151 ft ASP 42°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - WMKA

3,917 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.9%
MVFR
13.6%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0.2%

Sultan Abdul Halim Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 28.2% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 37°C with an average of 27.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 28.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.5%
NE
10.5%
E
10.2%
SE
5.5%
S
2.5%
SW
3.1%
W
22.5%
NW
7%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.6°C
Range: 20°C to 37°C
20°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

December February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,917 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sultan Abdul Halim Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WMKA
IATA Code: AOR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 15 ft MSL

Location

City: Alor Satar
Country: MY
Latitude: 6.189670°
Longitude: 100.398003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 9,005 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sultan Abdul Halim Airport

Overview

Sultan Abdul Halim Airport serves Alor Setar, Kedah in Malaysia, functioning as a medium-sized regional airport at 15 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 6.189670, 100.398003, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 84.2% of observations supporting VFR operations. Temperatures range from 20°C to 35°C with an average of 27.2°C, and wind patterns are consistently westerly at an average of 5.2 knots. December, September, and January represent the best months for VFR flying, with minimal meteorological disruptions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (04/22) extending 9,005 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind patterns demonstrate a high degree of predictability, with 31.2% calm conditions and a maximum observed wind speed of 16 knots. The airport's low elevation and consistent wind profile contribute to generally stable approach and departure conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 offers highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 3.6 knots. Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with no recorded instances of significant fog or reduced visibility below 3 statute miles. The runway's length and orientation provide flexible approach options under most meteorological conditions.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.