Airport code
LGK — Langkawi International Airport
LGK is the IATA code for Langkawi International Airport, an airport serving Langkawi, Malaysia. Its ICAO code is WMKL, and it operates in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at 6.3297, 99.7287 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 29 ft (9 m).
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About Langkawi International Airport
Langkawi International Airport is an international airport in Padang Matsirat, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LGK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | WMKL |
| Airport name | Langkawi International Airport |
| City | Langkawi |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Time zone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | 6.3297 |
| Longitude | 99.7287 |
| Elevation | 29 ft (9 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 12,500 ft (3,810 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Langkawi International Airport?
The IATA code for Langkawi International Airport is LGK.
What is the ICAO code for Langkawi International Airport?
The ICAO code for Langkawi International Airport is WMKL.
Where is LGK airport located?
Langkawi International Airport (LGK) is located in Langkawi, Malaysia.
What time zone is LGK in?
Langkawi International Airport operates in the Asia/Kuala_Lumpur time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to LGK?
The nearest airport to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) is Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) in Alor Satar, about 76 km away.
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