Pulau Pangkor Airport

WMPA / PKG

Pangkor Island, MY

Last Updated
May 14, 21:00Z

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Currently using: WMKI
Weather Source: Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (WMKI)
Distance: 38nm / 70km from WMPA

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 43 min ago
21:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
50°
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WMKI 142100Z 05003KT 020V100 8000 FEW009 SCT026 26/24 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 19 ft
FEW 900 ft AGL
SCT 2,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
919 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,619 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Pulau Pangkor Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,600 feet and 8 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 900 ft, scattered at 2,600 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 24°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 MVFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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 WMKI 141700Z 1418/1518 VRB03KT 8000 FEW026
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:43Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 8 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MPA
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
2,402 ft 98 ft Asphalt
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Pulau Pangkor Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WMPA
IATA Code: PKG
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 19 ft MSL

Location

City: Pangkor Island
Country: MY
Latitude: 4.244720°
Longitude: 100.553001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 2,402 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

About Pulau Pangkor Airport

Pulau Pangkor Airport (WMPA/PKG) is located in Pangkor Island, MY at an elevation of 19 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 2,402 feet.

Airport Overview

Pulau Pangkor Airport serves Pangkor Island in MY. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (04/22) with asphalt surface. The longest runway measures 2,402 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check relevant AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from WMPA, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.