Penang International Airport (IATA: PEN, ICAO: WMKP) is located at Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. It serves the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia.

Unlike many other airports in Malaysia, this airport is not named after any Malaysian royal figures.

Airport Location

The airport is located on the southern side of Penang Island. Usually, when an aircraft wants to land at Penang International Airport, the aircraft will utilize Runway 04, approaching the airport from the sea.

Airport Technical Details

Runway #1

• Number: 04/22
• Length: 3,352 m / 10,997 ft
• Material: Asphalt

Flight Schedule (Arrivals)

Flight Schedule (Departures)

History

The airport was formerly known as Bayan Lepas International Airport. It was completed in 1935.

During the World War II, the Imperial Japanese Army hit the airport in its series of air raids. Apart from this airport, RMAF Butterworth airfield was also targeted by the army.

In the 1970s, the airport underwent a major expansion project. A new terminal building inspired by Minangkabau culture was built and its runway has been extended. This is done to accommodate a large passenger jet aircraft at that time, which is Boeing 747.

In 1979, the airport was renamed to Penang International Airport after the completion of the renovation project.

Between 2009 and 2013, the airport underwent a major renovation project, giving its terminal a major facelift.

Nearby places

Bayan Lepas Industrial Area

Penang Second Bridge

Additional Links

1. MH653 Flight Incident – a Boeing 737-200 departed from this airport and was hijacked while going to its destination, Subang Airport (SZB).

Gallery

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Sources

1. Penang International Airport – Wikipedia

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