Medium airport · Butterworth, Malaysia
RMAF Butterworth Air Base
RMAF Butterworth Air Base is a medium airport serving Butterworth, Malaysia. Its IATA code is BWH. Its ICAO code is WMKB. It has 1 runway, longest 8,000 ft (ASP). Elevation 11 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Butterworth, Malaysia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BWH |
| ICAO code | WMKB |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,000 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 11 ft |
| Coordinates | 5.4659° N, 100.3910° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to RMAF Butterworth Air Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Penang National Park · Malaysia · 12.9 miles away
- Belum Temenggor Forest Reserve · Malaysia · 69.5 miles away
- Thale Ban National Park · Thailand · 71.8 miles away
- Khao Nam Khang National Park · Thailand · 76.6 miles away
- Bang Lang National Park · Thailand · 78.0 miles away
- Tarutao National Park · Thailand · 93.4 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Penang International Airport
14.1 miles awayTaiping (Tekah) Airport
47.1 miles awaySultan Abdul Halim Airport
50.0 miles awayBetong International Airport
56.8 miles awayLangkawi International Airport
75.1 miles awayMore airports in Malaysia
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for RMAF Butterworth Air Base?
RMAF Butterworth Air Base — its IATA code is BWH and its ICAO code is WMKB.
Where is RMAF Butterworth Air Base located?
RMAF Butterworth Air Base serves Butterworth, Malaysia. Its coordinates are 5.4659° N, 100.3910° E.
How high is RMAF Butterworth Air Base?
RMAF Butterworth Air Base sits at 11 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26867
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMAF_Butterworth_Air_Base
Page last updated 13 November 2026.