Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is the main air gateway for Alor Satar in the Malaysian state of Kedah, making it the airport most visitors will use when arriving for city stays, regional business, or onward travel in the north of Peninsular Malaysia. Identified by IATA code AOR and ICAO code WMKA, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at a very low elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above sea level. For travellers, that means a straightforward regional airport serving an important local role rather than a sprawling mega-hub, which can make arrivals and departures feel more manageable.
About Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is the main air gateway for Alor Satar in the Malaysian state of Kedah, making it the airport most visitors will use when arriving for city stays, regional business, or onward travel in the north of Peninsular Malaysia. Identified by IATA code AOR and ICAO code WMKA, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at a very low elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above sea level. For travellers, that means a straightforward regional airport serving an important local role rather than a sprawling mega-hub, which can make arrivals and departures feel more manageable.
Overview
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is the main air gateway for Alor Satar in the Malaysian state of Kedah, making it the airport most visitors will use when arriving for city stays, regional business, or onward travel in the north of Peninsular Malaysia. Identified by IATA code AOR and ICAO code WMKA, it is classified as a medium airport and sits at a very low elevation of 15 feet (5 metres) above sea level. For travellers, that means a straightforward regional airport serving an important local role rather than a sprawling mega-hub, which can make arrivals and departures feel more manageable.
Key facts
- Serves: Alor Satar, Malaysia
- Airport type: Medium airport
- Codes: AOR (IATA), WMKA (ICAO)
- Elevation: 15 ft / 5 m
- Runway: 04/22, 9,005 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Time zone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
What travellers should know
The airport has one lighted asphalt runway, 04/22, with a length of 9,005 feet, giving it the infrastructure expected of a capable regional airport while remaining easy to understand on a quick glance. If you are planning pickups, drop-offs, or connections, it is worth checking schedules in local time, as the airport operates in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone. Because this is the airport serving Alor Satar directly, it is the most practical reference point when comparing flight options, arranging ground transport, or estimating how close your accommodation is to the city rather than to a larger but more distant airport.
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FAQ
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is located in Alor Setar, Malaysia (Asia), at coordinates 6.200°, 100.410°.
- Its IATA code is AOR and its ICAO code is WMKA.
- Sultan Abdul Halim Airport serves Alor Setar, Malaysia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Sultan Abdul Halim Airport operates on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Sultan Abdul Halim Airport sits at latitude 6.200° and longitude 100.410°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from AOR. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for AOR is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from AOR on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Alor Setar, Kedah, 6200, Malaysia, the phone number is +60 4-714 6876, the official website is http://www.malaysiaairports.com.my/?m=business&c=business_about&id=8. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Malaysia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.