Sultan Mahmud Airport

WMKN / TGG

Kuala Terengganu, MY

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
10°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WMKN 041500Z 01003KT 330V030 9999 FEW022 29/24 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 21 ft
FEW 2,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,221 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF WMKN 041100Z 0412/0512 VRB03KT 9999 FEW022
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MKN
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
11,417 ft 150 ft ASP 45°
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - WMKN

3,931 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.5%
MVFR
4.3%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0.3%

Sultan Mahmud Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 11.9% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.2°C (range: 22°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 11.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
20.5%
NE
40%
E
0.1%
SE
1%
S
7.7%
SW
10.3%
W
4.2%
NW
4.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.2°C
Range: 22°C to 33°C
22°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,931 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sultan Mahmud Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WMKN
IATA Code: TGG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 21 ft MSL

Location

City: Kuala Terengganu
Country: MY
Latitude: 5.382640°
Longitude: 103.102997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 11,417 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sultan Mahmud Airport

Overview

Sultan Mahmud Airport serves Kuala Terengganu in Malaysia, positioned at 5.382640, 103.102997 with an elevation of 21 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential regional aviation infrastructure for transportation and connectivity in the northeastern coastal area of Peninsular Malaysia.

Flying Conditions

Statistical data indicates highly favorable VFR conditions 93.4% of the time, with minimal IFR (1.2%) or LIFR (0.4%) occurrences. The airport experiences consistent northeast winds averaging 6 knots, with temperatures ranging between 22°C and 33°C, creating generally stable flying conditions. January, September, and October represent the most predictable VFR months for pilots.

Notable Features

The single runway 04/22 spans 11,417 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating diverse aircraft operations. Wind patterns demonstrate extremely favorable alignment, with 100% runway compatibility and minimal average crosswind of just 2.2 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 10.2% of the time, further enhancing operational flexibility.

Approach Considerations

Given the consistent northeast wind patterns at 45 degrees, runway 04/22 offers highly reliable wind alignment for approaches and departures. Pilots can anticipate excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with zero recorded instances of visibility below 3 miles or fog interference. The broad runway and stable meteorological conditions support predictable and safe aircraft operations.

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.