Sultan Azlan Shah Airport

WMKI / IPH

Ipoh, MY

Last Updated
May 14, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
0 kt
8 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR WMKI 141500Z 00000KT 8000 -RA SCT023 28/26 Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 130 ft
SCT 2,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,430 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Sultan Azlan Shah Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,300 feet and 8 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 8 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,300 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 26°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF WMKI 141100Z 1412/1512 VRB03KT 8000 FEW026
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:56Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 8 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MKI
04
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 5,900 ft 121 ft ASP 41°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
41° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - WMKI

5,589 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54.7%
MVFR
44.6%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0.1%

Sultan Azlan Shah Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.4% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27.5°C (range: 22°C to 36°C). The best months for VFR flying are May, January, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 16.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.7%
N
14.4%
S
10.8%
W
1.8%
NE
37.2%
NW
1.3%
SE
0.3%
SW
12%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.5°C
Range: 22°C to 36°C
22°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

May January March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.4 kt

Statistics computed from 5,589 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sultan Azlan Shah Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: WMKI
IATA Code: IPH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 130 ft MSL

Location

City: Ipoh
Country: MY
Latitude: 4.567970°
Longitude: 101.092003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,900 ft
Width: 121 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sultan Azlan Shah Airport

Overview

Sultan Azlan Shah Airport serves the city of Ipoh in Perak, Malaysia, functioning as a medium-sized regional airport. Located at 4.567970, 101.092003 with an elevation of 130 feet MSL, the airport provides essential air transportation services for the central western region of Peninsular Malaysia.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Sultan Azlan Shah Airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 52.8% VFR and 46.5% MVFR days. The prevailing northeast winds at 45 degrees average 5 knots, with a maximum recorded speed of 14 knots and calm conditions 18% of the time. Temperature ranges consistently between 22°C and 35°C, with an average of 27.1°C.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (04/22) measuring 5,900 feet with an asphalt surface. Wind data indicates excellent runway alignment, with the runway experiencing favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind component of only 1.4 knots. Visibility averages 10 statute miles with no reported instances of fog or significant visibility restrictions.

Approach Considerations

January, December, and September represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. The runway's orientation and low average crosswind make it highly adaptable for most general aviation and regional aircraft. Pilots can expect stable meteorological conditions with minimal wind-related approach challenges.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.