Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport

WMSA / SZB

Subang, MY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 45 min ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WMSA 041700Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW017CB 28/24 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 90 ft
FEW 1,700 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,790 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF WMSA 041100Z 0412/0512 28007KT 9999 FEW018 TEMPO 0507/0511 30010G25KT 4000 TSRA FEW017CB SCT019
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MSA
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
15/33 12,401 ft 148 ft ASP 149° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - WMSA

4,197 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.5%
MVFR
10.1%
IFR
1%
LIFR
0.3%

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 35.2% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.9°C (range: 22°C to 36°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 35.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.4%
NE
3.4%
E
2.8%
SE
4.5%
S
7.6%
SW
9.2%
W
23.3%
NW
10.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.9°C
Range: 22°C to 36°C
22°C 36°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,197 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WMSA
IATA Code: SZB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 90 ft MSL

Location

City: Subang
Country: MY
Latitude: 3.130580°
Longitude: 101.549004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 12,401 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport

Overview

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport serves as a critical medium-sized airport located in Subang, Malaysia, situated at 3.130580, 101.549004 with an elevation of 90 feet MSL. The airport supports significant regional aviation operations with a single runway 15/33 extending 12,401 feet and constructed of asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly favorable visual flight conditions, with 87.6% VFR and 11.2% marginal VFR observations. Wind patterns consistently favor westerly directions at 270 degrees, averaging 5.6 knots with maximum gusts to 19 knots. Temperature ranges between 22°C and 36°C, with an average of 27.8°C, supporting stable flying environments.

Notable Features

The airport's runway 15/33 demonstrates exceptional wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and a modest average crosswind of 3.9 knots. Calm wind conditions are frequent, occurring in 34.7% of observations, which contributes to predictable and stable approach scenarios for pilots.

Approach Considerations

January, September, and October represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Visibility averages 10 statute miles with negligible instances of reduced visibility, supporting reliable instrument and visual approach protocols. Pilots can expect minimal meteorological interference during standard arrivals and departures.

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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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.