Airport code
KCH — Kuching International Airport
KCH is the IATA code for Kuching International Airport, an airport serving Kuching, Malaysia. Its ICAO code is WBGG, and it operates in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at 1.4847, 110.3470 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 89 ft (27 m).
Overview
About Kuching International Airport
Kuching International Airport (KIA) is an international airport serving the entire southwestern region of Sarawak, Malaysia. It is located 11 km (6.8 mi) south of Kuching city centre. The airport is colocated with the RMAF Kuching Air Base, home to the No. 7 Squadron RMAF.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KCH |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | WBGG |
| Airport name | Kuching International Airport |
| City | Kuching |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | 1.4847 |
| Longitude | 110.3470 |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 12,402 ft (3,780 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Kuching International Airport?
The IATA code for Kuching International Airport is KCH.
What is the ICAO code for Kuching International Airport?
The ICAO code for Kuching International Airport is WBGG.
Where is KCH airport located?
Kuching International Airport (KCH) is located in Kuching, Malaysia.
What time zone is KCH in?
Kuching International Airport operates in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to KCH?
The nearest airport to Kuching International Airport (KCH) is Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, about 201 km away.
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