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CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF MALAYSIA
AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER (TOWER WEST)
JALAN KLIA 2/4,
64000 KLIA,
SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN
MALAYSIA.

Tel: 6-03-8778 4106

Email: ais@caam.gov.my

URL: aip.caam.gov.my

AIP Supplement for Malaysia

AIRAC AIP SUP

38/26

Effective Date: 03 SEP 2026

Publication Date: 23 JUL 2026

  PENANG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (WMKP)
UPGRADING AND EXPANSION OF PENANG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT,
AIRSIDE FACILITIES - PAVEMENT WORKS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED WORKS,
WORK SCHEDULE AND MOVEMENT AREAS RESTRICTIONS

1  INTRODUCTION

1.1  The Penang International Airport is currently undergoing an upgrade program. This involves the expansion of the main apron, rehabilitation of the existing apron taxiway, introduction of a new helicopter apron and introduction of a new Aircraft Stand Taxilane L, new Helicopter Stand Taxilane M and new Aircraft Stand Taxilane N.

1.2  The following temporary changes concerning Penang Aerodrome (WMKP) is taking place due to upgrading works from 1st March 2025 until 1st July 2027. This project is structured into four distinct phases. A comprehensive breakdown of the activities and current status for each phase is provided in the table below, with Phases 1 and 2 completed.

PhaseStart DateFinish Date
1Phase 3 (Apron Taxiway Rehabilitation Works)19th JUL 202622nd JUN 2027
2Phase 4 (Realignment Apron Taxiway)23rd JUN 20271st JUL 2027

1.3  The working areas for the rehabilitation exercise are detailed in the remarks.

  1. APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS/POSITIONS DATA

    Apron surface and strength

    Bay 1L, Bay 1, Bay 1R, Bay 2, Bay 3, Bay 5, Bay 8, Bay 11

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid)

    Strength: PCR 1360 / R / D / W / U

    Bay 4, Bay 5L, Bay 5R, Bay 6, Bay 7, Bay 8L, Bay 8R

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid)

    Strength: PCR 685 / R / C / W / U

    Bay 3R, Bay 9, Bay 10, Bay 11L, Bay 11R

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid)

    Strength: PCR 704 / R / D / W / U

    Bay 3L, Bay 2L, Bay 2R

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid)

    Strength: PCR 157 / R / D / W / U

    Bay A1, Bay A2, Bay A3, Bay A4, Bay A5, Bay A6

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid)

    Strength: PCR 1250 / R / C / W / T

     

    Bay H1, Bay A7

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid)

    Strength: PCR 160 / R / C / W / T

    Bay 12, Bay 12L, Bay 12R, Bay 13, Bay 14, Bay 15L, Bay 15, Bay 15R, Bay 16, Bay 16R, Bay 17, Bay 18, Bay 19

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid)

    Strength: PCR 1250 / R / C / W / T

    Bay C1

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid)

    Strength: PCR 800 / R / C / W / U

    Bay C2 and Bay C3

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid)

    Strength: PCR 715 / R / B / W / U

    Taxiway width, surface and strength

    Taxiway A and Taxiway E

    Width: 23 m

    Surface: Asphalt (Flexible)

    Strength: PCR 577 / F / A / W / U

    Taxiway A/04

    Width: 30 m

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid) and Asphalt (Flexible)

    Strength: PCR 787 / R / A / W / U and

    PCR 577 / F / A / W / U

    Taxiway A/22

    Width: 30 m

    Surface: Asphalt (Flexible)

    Strength: PCR 577 / F / A / W / U

    Taxiway B

    Width: 34 m

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid) and Asphalt (Flexible)

    Strength: PCR 643 / R / A / W / U and

    PCR 481 / F / A / W / U

    Taxiway C

    Width: 23 m

    Surface: Asphalt (Flexible)

    Strength: PCR 481 / F / A / W / U

    Taxiway D

    Width: 34 m

    Surface: Asphalt (Flexible)

    Strength: PCR 481 / F / A / W / U

    Taxiway F

    Width: 31 m

    Surface: Asphalt (Flexible)

    Strength: PCR 577 / F / A / W / U

    Taxiway G

    Width: 32 m

    Surface: Asphalt (Flexible)

    Strength: PCR 577 / F / A / W / U

    Taxiway H

    Width: 42 m

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid)

    Strength: PCR 1250 / R / C / W / T

     

    Taxiway J

    Width: 25 m

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid)

    Strength: PCR 715 / R / B / W / U

    Aircraft Stand Taxilane J1

    Width: 25 m

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid)

    Strength: PCR 715 / R / B / W / U

    Apron Taxiway K

    Width: 24 m

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid)

    Strength: PCR 1250 / R / C / W / T

    New Aircraft Stand Taxilane L

    Width: 24 m

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid)

    Strength: PCR 1250 / R / C / W / T

    New Helicopter Stand Taxilane M

    Width: 13 m

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid)

    Strength: PCR 160 / R / C / W / T

    New Aircraft Stand Taxilane N

    Width: 20 m

    Surface: Concrete (Rigid)

    Strength: PCR 160 / R / C / W / T

    Remarks

    PHASE 2 (APRON EXPANSION)

    Several amendments and changes to the Aircraft Operations Area (AOA) will take place during this phase. The changes and amendments affecting the AOA are listed below in the order shown:

    1. Temporary closure of TWY H.

    2. Activation of new apron bays 15, 15L, 15R, 16, 16R, 17, 18 and 19.

    3. Permanent closure of existing Aircraft Stand Taxilane L.

    4. Permanent closure of existing apron bays B2, B4 and B6.

    5. Activation of new Aircraft Stand Taxilane L. During the permanent closure of Aircraft Stand Taxilane L, two temporary bays, T1 and T2, are provided. These bays can only accommodate AT76 and smaller aircraft. The taxi route available for temporary bays T1 and T2 is via TWY A and TWY E, or TWY F, or TWY G, then Apron TWY K.

    6. Upon the reopening of TWY H, the taxi route available for temporary bays T1 and T2 will be via TWY A, then TWY H.

    Note: The effective dates of all operational changes associated with Phase 2, including the introduction of new facilities and temporary closures, will be promulgated by NOTAM and/or AIP Amendment, as appropriate, in accordance with the AIRAC cycle where applicable

     

    PHASE 3 (APRON TAXIWAY REHABILITATION WORKS)

    Several amendments and changes to the Aircraft Operations Area (AOA) will take place during this phase. The changes and amendments affecting the AOA are listed below in the order shown:

    1. Activation of new Helicopter Apron H1.

    2. Activation of new Helicopter Stand Taxilane M.

    3. Activation of new Aircraft Stand Taxilane N.

    4. Temporary closure of TWY F and TWY G.

    5. Temporary closure of apron bays A1, A1L, A1R, A2, A3, A4, A4L, A4R, A5, A6, A6L, A6R, A7, A7L, A7R, A8, B1, B3, B5 and B7.

    Note: The effective dates of all operational changes associated with Phase 3, including the introduction of new facilities and temporary closures, will be promulgated by NOTAM and/or AIP Amendment, as appropriate, in accordance with the AIRAC cycle where applicable.

     

    PHASE 4 (REALIGNMENT APRON TAXIWAY)

    Several amendments and changes to the Aircraft Operations Area (AOA) will take place during this phase. The changes and amendments affecting the AOA are listed below in the order shown.

    1. Reconfiguration of existing aircraft bays A1, A1L, A1R, A2, A3, A4, A4L, A4R, A5, A6, A6L, A6R, A7, A7L, A7R, A8, B1, B3, B5 and B7 into new aircraft bays 1R, 2, 2L, 2R, 3, 3L, 3R, 4, 5, 5L, 5R, 6, 7, 8, 8L, 8R, 9, 10, 11, 11L, 11R, 12, 12L, 12R, 13, 14, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 and A6 (Refer APPENDIX 4B).

    2. Activation of new Aircraft Bay A7 adjacent to Helicopter Apron Bay H1.

    3. Relocation of the existing Apron TWY K centre line to a new location.

    Note: The effective dates of all operational changes associated with Phase 4, including the introduction of new facilities and temporary closures, will be promulgated by NOTAM and/or AIP Amendment, as appropriate, in accordance with the AIRAC cycle where applicable.

  2. SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKING

    Remarks

    1. Taxiway lights not available for:

      1. Taxiway F effective from the date of temporary closure until the end of the taxiway closure period.

      2. Taxiway G effective from the date of temporary closure until the end of the taxiway closure period.

      3. Taxiway H effective from the date of temporary closure until the end of the taxiway closure period.

    2. Visual docking and guidance system will be permanently removed for:

      1. Bay A1, A1L, A1R, A2, A3, A4, A4R, A5, A6, A6L, A6R, B1, B3, B5 and B7.

    3. New visual docking and guidance system for:

      1. Bay 3, 3L, 3R, 4, 5, 5L, 5R, 6, 7, 8, 8L, 8R, 9, 10, 11, 11L, 11R, 12, 12L, 12R, 13, 14, 15, 15L, 15R, 16, 16R, 17, 18 and 19.

    Note: The effective date for each change and amendment to the Taxiway lights and Visual Docking and Guidance System will be notified from time to time via NOTAM or AIP Amendment, in accordance with the sequence of works.

  3. AERODROME OBSTACLES

    OBST ID/DesignationOBST TypeOBST PositionELEV/ HGTMarkings/ Type, ColourRemarks
    PC-5Piling Crane

    051742.61N

    1001612.47E

    		4 m / 19 mMarked/LIM R

    Piling machine reach 19 m.

    Obstacle in position effective from 6th May 2025 till 18th November 2026 EST.

  4. OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY

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    Remarks

    Taxiway edge and centre line lights not available for:

    1. Taxiway F effective in Phase 3 (from the start date of the temporary closure until the end of the closure period).

    2. Taxiway G effective in Phase 3 (from the start date of the temporary closure until the end of the closure period).

    3. Taxiway H effective in Phase 2 (from the start date of the temporary closure until the end of the closure period).

    The effective dates of all operational changes associated with Phase 2, 3 & 4, including the introduction of new facilities and temporary closures, will be promulgated by NOTAM and/or AIP Amendment (AIP AMDT), as appropriate, in accordance with the AIRAC cycle where applicable.

1.4  Local traffic regulations (additional)

1.4.1  Taxiing to and from stands

  1. Aircraft movement will not be permitted in closed portions of the apron taxiway, parking bays and taxiways.

  2. The routes to be used by aircraft when taxiing entering or exiting from Apron will be specified by Air Traffic Control. The issuance by Air Traffic Control of a taxi route to an aircraft does not relieve the pilot-in-command of the responsibility to maintain separation with other aircraft on the movement area or to comply with Air Traffic Control directions intended to regulate aircraft movement.

  3. During the construction period, pilots are advised to be cautious of open excavation, workers, construction materials, and equipment, especially when taxiing on the Taxiway and Apron Taxiway near cordoned or barricaded areas where work is ongoing.

2  CONSTRUCTION WORKING HOURS FOR RUNWAY, TAXIWAYS AND APRON TAXIWAYS

2.1  PHASE 2: APRON EXPANSION

2.1.1  Construction on existing Bay B9 and Taxiway H will commence only after the completion of all construction work on the wide-body apron-taxiway areas from Bay A9. These areas will be closed during the construction period.

2.1.2  Construction works will be carried out 24 hours a day in the closed apron expansion area.

2.1.3  Construction works for Taxiway H shoulder outside construction hoarding and apron marking will be carried out during runway closure hours.

2.1.4  The closure of Taxiway H will occur exclusively in this phase

2.1.5  The entire apron expansion works will be completed by 18th July 2026 EST.

2.2  PHASE 3: APRON TAXIWAY REHABILITATION WORKS

2.2.1  Taxiway rehabilitation works will commence from existing Bay B7 to Bay A6L, and then continue from Bay A8 to Bay A7.

2.2.2  The taxiway closures will occur in phases, commencing with the closure of TWY G and subsequently followed by the closure of TWY F. Construction works on the shoulders of TWY F and TWY G outside the construction hoarding will be carried out during runway closure hours.

2.2.3  Apron marking will be carried out during runway closure hours.

2.3  PHASE 4: REALIGNMENT APRON TAXIWAY

2.3.1  All bay lead lines will be connected to the new apron taxiway centre line.

2.3.2  The centre line of the apron taxiway leading to all new aircraft bays will be realigned to match the new apron taxiway centre line.

2.3.3  Apron marking works will be carried out during runway closure hours.

3  CHARTS

3.1  Refer charts below for additional information:

  1. Apron Taxiway Rehabilitation (Phase 3)

    1. Appendix 1A: Aerodrome / Heliport Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-1)

    2. Appendix 1B: Aircraft Parking Docking Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-3)

    3. Appendix 1C: Aircraft Parking Docking Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-4)

    4. Appendix 1D: Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-5)

  2. Realignment Apron Taxiway (Phase 4)

    1. Appendix 2A: Aerodrome / Heliport Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-1)

    2. Appendix 2B: Aircraft Parking Docking Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-3)

    3. Appendix 2C: Aircraft Parking Docking Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-4)

    4. Appendix 2D: Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-5)

4  CONTACT

4.1  Any information and queries to contact:

Name:Mohd Ridzuan bin Ahmad Walid
Designated:Head of Operations, MASB Penang International Airport
Email:ridzuanaw@malaysiaairports.com.my

5  VALIDITY

5.1  This AIRAC AIP Supplement supersedes AIRAC AIP SUP 32/26 and will remain in force until the works complete on 1st July 2027 EST. Any updates, changes or cancellation of this AIRAC AIP Supplement will be notified through NOTAM.

5  - END -

Figure 1. APPENDIX 3A
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Figure 2. APPENDIX 3B
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Figure 3. APPENDIX 3C
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Figure 4. APPENDIX 3D
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Figure 5. APPENDIX 4A
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Figure 6. APPENDIX 4B
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Figure 7. APPENDIX 4C
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Figure 8. APPENDIX 4D
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