Kuala Lumpur International Airport

WMKK / KUL

Sepang, MY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WMKK 041900Z VRB03KT 9999 FEW017CB 27/24 Q1008 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 69 ft
FEW 1,700 ft AGL (CB)
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,769 ft AMSL
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (69 ft)
Pressure Alt
227 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,684 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF WMKK 041700Z 0418/0600 31006KT 9999 FEW030 TEMPO 0507/0511 5000 TSRA FEW017CB SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 310° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
07:00Z TEMPO
+12h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MKK
14L
32R
14R
32L
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
14L/32R 13,530 ft 197 ft ASP 145° No wind data
14R/32L 13,288 ft 197 ft ASP 146° No wind data
15/33 12,993 ft 197 ft paved 146° 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 - WMKK

7,916 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80%
MVFR
18.1%
IFR
1.4%
LIFR
0.5%

Kuala Lumpur International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 27.9% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.1°C (range: 21°C to 35°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 27.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.9%
NE
24.6%
E
12.4%
SE
3%
S
0.5%
SW
2.3%
W
9.2%
NW
10.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.1°C
Range: 21°C to 35°C
21°C 35°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14L/32R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 14R/32L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,916 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WMKK
IATA Code: KUL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 69 ft MSL

Location

City: Sepang
Country: MY
Latitude: 2.745580°
Longitude: 101.709999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 14L/32R
Length: 13,530 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14R/32L
Length: 13,288 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 12,993 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: paved
ILS: No

About Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Overview

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (WMKK) is a major international airport located in Sepang, Malaysia, serving as the primary gateway for air traffic in the region. Situated at an elevation of 69 feet mean sea level, the airport features three substantial runways, with the two main runways (14L/32R and 14R/32L) exceeding 13,000 feet in length, capable of handling large international aircraft.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation and tropical location suggest potential for high humidity and thermal variations typical of equatorial regions. Pilots should anticipate potential convective weather patterns and occasional rapid meteorological changes characteristic of the Malaysian climate. The extensive runway lengths provide significant operational flexibility in various weather conditions.

Notable Features

Positioned at coordinates 2.745580, 101.709999, the airport is situated in a relatively flat terrain with three parallel-oriented runways. The presence of three runways (two primary asphalt runways and one additional paved runway) offers multiple approach and departure options, enhancing operational resilience and wind adaptation capabilities.

Approach Considerations

With runway lengths ranging from 12,993 to 13,530 feet, the airport provides generous landing and takeoff distances for a wide range of aircraft types. Pilots should assess wind direction when selecting runway, with the parallel 14L/32R and 14R/32L runways offering primary operational capacity and the 15/33 runway providing additional strategic approach options.

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.