Sultan Azlan Shah Airport — Ipoh, Malaysia
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereSultan Azlan Shah Airport in Ipoh uses the IATA code IPH, with WMKI as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from IPH
Sultan Azlan Shah Airport
IPH honors Sultan Azlan Shah, a former Malaysian king who also served as the hereditary ruler of Perak state and earlier built a reputation as a respected jurist before ascending the throne. The airport serves Ipoh, a city built on tin-mining wealth in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and now better known for limestone hills riddled with cave temples and a food culture that includes a distinctive style of milky white coffee served throughout Malaysia. Scheduled flights connect IPH mainly to Kuala Lumpur and other Malaysian points, with budget carriers periodically adding seasonal routes to neighboring countries such as Singapore and Thailand as demand allows. Surrounded by karst limestone formations that draw rock climbers and cave explorers, the region around the airport has increasingly promoted adventure tourism alongside its more traditional appeal as a heritage and culinary destination for domestic Malaysian travelers.
Runways at Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5900 ft (1798 m) | 121 ft (37 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | IPOH TWR | 122.1 MHz |
Airports near Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)
- Penang International Airport (PEN) — 121.4 km (75.4 mi)
- RMAF Butterworth Air Base (BWH) — 126.5 km (78.6 mi)
- Betong International Airport (BTZ) — 136.1 km (84.6 mi)
- Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) — 167.6 km (104.1 mi)
- Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) — 196.1 km (121.9 mi)
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) — 213.9 km (132.9 mi)
- Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) — 222.1 km (138.0 mi)
- Narathiwat Airport (NAW) — 228.8 km (142.2 mi)
IPH sits a short distance from central Ipoh in Perak state, operates a single runway, and remains primarily a domestic gateway despite occasional seasonal international budget routes each year.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Sultan Azlan Shah Airport?
The IATA code for Sultan Azlan Shah Airport is IPH.
What is the ICAO code for Sultan Azlan Shah Airport?
The ICAO code for Sultan Azlan Shah Airport is WMKI. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.