Senai International Airport

WMKJ / JHB

Johor Bahru, MY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
18:00Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
0 kt
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WMKJ 041800Z 00000KT 9000 FEW010 24/23 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 135 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,135 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF WMKJ 041700Z 0418/0518 VRB03KT 9999 FEW022
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MKJ
16
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
16/34 12,467 ft 150 ft ASP 160°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - WMKJ

4,134 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.4%
MVFR
22.4%
IFR
1.7%
LIFR
0.5%

Senai International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 2.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 40.2% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.3°C (range: 21°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 40.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.7%
NE
18.7%
E
2.7%
SE
1%
S
3.8%
SW
0.9%
W
4.6%
NW
3.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°C
Range: 21°C to 34°C
21°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt

Statistics computed from 4,134 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Senai International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WMKJ
IATA Code: JHB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 135 ft MSL

Location

City: Johor Bahru
Country: MY
Latitude: 1.641310°
Longitude: 103.669998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 12,467 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Senai International Airport

Overview

Senai International Airport serves Johor Bahru, Malaysia, as a medium-sized airport located at 1.641310, 103.669998 with an elevation of 135 ft MSL. The airport supports regional and domestic aviation operations with a single runway (16/34) measuring 12,467 feet in length and constructed of asphalt.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 74.4% VFR and 23.4% MVFR conditions throughout the year. Temperature ranges from 21°C to 34°C with an average of 26.3°C, providing stable thermal conditions. Wind patterns are characterized by northerly prevailing winds at an average of 5.4 knots, with calm conditions occurring 44.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic position in southern Malaysia offers consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles with minimal disruption from fog (only 0.1% of observations). Runway 16/34 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time and an average crosswind of just 3.3 knots.

Approach Considerations

October, January, and December represent the best VFR months for operations at Senai International Airport. Pilots can expect optimal approach conditions with high visibility and minimal wind complications. The long, asphalt runway provides substantial landing and takeoff options with predictable wind characteristics.

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
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.