Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

WMKC / KBR

Kota Baharu, MY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 47 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WMKC 041900Z VRB02KT 9999 FEW020 26/24 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 16 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,016 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF WMKC 041700Z 0418/0518 VRB02KT 9999 FEW020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MKC
10
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
10/28 7,874 ft 148 ft ASP 100° 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 - WMKC

3,944 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93%
MVFR
5.3%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.6%

Sultan Ismail Petra Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.3°C (range: 20°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 7.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.4%
NE
14.4%
E
41.1%
SE
3.1%
S
4.4%
SW
10.3%
W
4.4%
NW
3.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°C
Range: 20°C to 34°C
20°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,944 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sultan Ismail Petra Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WMKC
IATA Code: KBR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 16 ft MSL

Location

City: Kota Baharu
Country: MY
Latitude: 6.166850°
Longitude: 102.292999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sultan Ismail Petra Airport

Overview

Sultan Ismail Petra Airport serves Kota Baharu in Malaysia, positioned at 6.166850, 102.292999 with an elevation of 16 ft MSL. This medium-sized airport provides regional connectivity in northeastern Malaysia, situated in Kelantan state. The airport operates a single runway 10/28, measuring 7,874 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Sultan Ismail Petra are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 91.3% of observations supporting VFR operations. Prevailing winds from the east (90°) average 6.7 knots, with maximum gusts to 22 knots and calm conditions 7.5% of the time. Temperature ranges between 20°C and 34°C, with an average of 26.3°C, supporting stable flight conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's low elevation of 16 ft MSL indicates a flat coastal terrain typical of Malaysia's eastern seaboard. Runway 10/28 experiences favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of only 3.9 knots. January, September, and October represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for aviation operations.

Approach Considerations

With consistent easterly winds, runway 10/28 offers predictable approach conditions. Pilots can expect excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with no recorded instances of reduced visibility below 3 miles. The minimal crosswind and stable meteorological profile make this airport generally accessible for most aircraft categories.

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.