Airport code
PEN — Penang International Airport
PEN is the IATA code for Penang International Airport, an airport serving Penang, Malaysia. Its ICAO code is WMKP, and it operates in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at 5.2971, 100.2770 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 11 ft (3 m).
Overview
About Penang International Airport
Penang International Airport (PIA) is an international airport in George Town, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Penang. The airport is located at the southeastern tip of Penang Island, 16 km (9.9 mi) south of the city centre, and serves the country's second largest conurbation.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | PEN |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | WMKP |
| Airport name | Penang International Airport |
| City | Penang |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | 5.2971 |
| Longitude | 100.2770 |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,997 ft (3,352 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Penang International Airport?
The IATA code for Penang International Airport is PEN.
What is the ICAO code for Penang International Airport?
The ICAO code for Penang International Airport is WMKP.
Where is PEN airport located?
Penang International Airport (PEN) is located in Penang, Malaysia.
What time zone is PEN in?
Penang International Airport operates in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to PEN?
The nearest airport to Penang International Airport (PEN) is Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) in Alor Satar, about 100 km away.
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