Sultan Abdul Halim Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-08Sultan Abdul Halim Airport opened in 1929 and is the second oldest airport in Malaysia. It stands at Kepala Batas, north of Alor Setar, and serves the state of Kedah and the neighbouring state of Perlis. A taxi to the city centre takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
Services at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
2 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 1optionCar RentalsHertzView car rentals guide
- 1optionHotelsRaia Hotel & Convention Centre Alor SetarView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers900K900,000 in 2019
- Services2listed across 2 of 6 types
- Movements42K42,264 flights a year
- Local timeKuala Lumpur time
- IATAAORICAO WMKA
- Opened1929
- Runways1
- Terminals1mixed
Terminals
1 terminal- MAMixedMain TerminalAirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- Alor SetarSouth of the airport15 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Sultan Abdul Halim Airport?
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport uses the following codes: IATA: AOR, ICAO: WMKA. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Sultan Abdul Halim Airport located?
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is located in Alor Satar, Kedah, Malaysia. The airport coordinates are 6.1897°, 100.3980°.
What services are available at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport?
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport offers: 1 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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