ContactPost: CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF MALAYSIA Tel: 6-03-8778 4106 Email: ais@caam.gov.my URL: aip.caam.gov.my | AIP Supplement for Malaysia | AIRAC AIP SUP 29/26 Effective Date: 09 JUL 2026 Publication Date: 28 MAY 2026 |
ContactPost: CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF MALAYSIA Tel: 6-03-8778 4106 Email: ais@caam.gov.my URL: aip.caam.gov.my | AIP Supplement for Malaysia | AIRAC AIP SUP 29/26 Effective Date: 09 JUL 2026 Publication Date: 28 MAY 2026 |
1.1 Malaysia’s National Day Flypast 2026 will take place in the Kuala Lumpur Terminal Control Area (TMA) from 25th to 31st August 2026, as follows:
Rehearsal dates: 25th – 29th August 2026; and
Actual Day: 31st August 2026.
1.2 This AIRAC AIP Supplement is issued to inform airspace users of temporary changes to control airspace and air traffic management in Kuala Lumpur TMA from 252330 UTC to 310300 UTC August 2026, to accommodate the event.
1.3 The purpose of these changes is to ensure the safe, orderly and efficient flow of air traffic before, during and after the flypast, considering the increased traffic and special handling required for this event.
2.1 The Merdeka Day Flypast 2026 will include helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft operations in the areas depicted in Appendix A.
2.2 Helicopter Operation Areas.
2.2.1 The helicopter operations will take place as follows:
| Date | Time (UTC) | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 25th – 28th August 2026 | 2330 – 2359 (daily) | Rehearsal |
| 26th – 29th August 2026 | 0000 – 0300 (daily) | |
| 30th August 2026 | 2330 – 2359 | Actual Day |
| 31st August 2026 | 0000 – 0300 |
2.2.2 The helicopter operations will not affect Kuala Lumpur International Airport (WMKK) operations, thus WMKK operations may proceed as usual.
2.2.3 Followings are the lateral and vertical limits of the helicopter operation areas:
| Area (Lateral Limit) | Vertical Limits |
|---|---|
| Area ALPHA (Helicopter Operations) 025956.06N 1013722.95E - 030207.71N 1014001.25E - 025447.41N 1014531.78E - 025155.79N 1014202.45E | 1,500 FTGND |
| Area BRAVO (Helicopter Operations) 025930.00N 1013640.00E – 025956.06N 1013722.95E – 025155.79N 1014202.45E – 025137.00N 1014127.00E | 1,000 FTGND |
2.3 Fixed-wing Operation Areas.
2.3.1 The fixed-wing operations will take place as follows:
| Date | Time (UTC) | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 26th – 28th August 2026 | 0300 – 0400 (daily) | Rehearsal |
| 29th August 2026 | 0045 – 0145 | |
| 31st August 2026 | 0045 – 0145 | Actual Day |
2.3.2 WMKK operations will be suspended during the period specified in paragraph 2.3.1 above.
2.3.3 Followings are the lateral and vertical limits of the fixed-wing operation areas:
| Area (Lateral Limit) | Vertical Limits |
|---|---|
| Area CHARLIE (Fixed-wing Operations) 024407.00N 1012006.00E – 030719.00N 1014258.00E –025707.00N 1015651.00E – 022500.00N 1014008.00E | 10,000 FT GND/SEA |
| Area DELTA (Fixed-wing Operations) 024628.00N 1011732.00E – 030355.00N 1013341.00E –030025.00N 1013607.00E – 024407.00N 1012006.00E | 7,000 FT 4,000 FT |
3.1 In order to avoid potential delays, airlines/aircraft operators should arrange flights to arrive or depart from WMKK well before or after the airspace closure.
3.2 Airlines/aircraft operators should plan for possible airborne delays when arriving at WMKK after the airspace closure and ensure they have enough fuel in case holding is required.
3.3 Subang/Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (WMSA) will remain open during the activity periods, however, airlines/aircraft operators should expect delays.
3.4 The VFR Route 1A (segment between Port Klang and Tanjung Tuan) and VFR Route 2A (segment between Sungai Besi and Seremban) will be temporarily suspended as per table below:
| Date | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|
| 25th – 28th August 2026 | 2330 – 2359 (daily) |
| 26th – 29th August 2026 | 0000 – 0300 (daily) |
| 30th August 2026 | 2330 – 2359 |
| 31st August 2026 | 0000 – 0300 |
4.1 National Slot Coordination Malaysia (NSCM) shall be the coordinating authority for aircraft slots at WMKK. All airlines/aircraft operators shall submit their revised slots to NSCM as soon as possible.
4.2 The NSCM can be contacted as follows:
Slot Coordinator
National Slot Coordination Malaysia
Malaysia Airport (Sepang) Sdn. Bhd.
4th Floor, Airport Management Centre
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
64000 Sepang
Selangor, MALAYSIA.
| TEL | : | +603 - 8776 3027 |
| FAX | : | +603 - 8776 3474 |
| : | nscm@malaysiaairports.com.my |
5.1 Adherence to these procedures is essential for safety reasons.
5.2 This AIRAC AIP Supplement will remain in force until 31st August 2026. Any updates, changes or cancellation to this supplement will be notified through NOTAM.
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