RMAF Butterworth Air Base

WMKB / BWH

Butterworth, MY

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
4kt
320°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,009
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

WMKB 141200Z 32004KT 280V360 8000 FEW025 29/23 Q1009 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 11ft
FEW 2,500ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,511ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (11 ft)
Pressure Alt
135 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,818 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF WMKB 141100Z 1412/1512 VRB03KT 9000 FEW024 TEMPO 1422/1502 6000 -TSRA FEW017CB BECMG 1502/1504 32007KT 8000 FEW020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:21Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 9 km
22:00Z TEMPO
+10h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Light Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MKB
18
36 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 36
8,000 ft 150 ft ASP 184°
↑ 3.1kt ↔ 2.6kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

RMAF Butterworth Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WMKB
IATA Code: BWH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11 ft MSL

Location

City: Butterworth
Country: MY
Latitude: 5.465920°
Longitude: 100.390999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-7

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 8,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About RMAF Butterworth Air Base

RMAF Butterworth Air Base (WMKB/BWH) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Butterworth, MY. The facility operates at an elevation of 11 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (18/36) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.