ContactPost: CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF MALAYSIA Tel: 6-03-8778 4106 AFS: WMKKYAYS Email: ais@caam.gov.my URL: aip.caam.gov.my | AIP Supplement for Malaysia | AIRAC AIP SUP 09/25 Effective Date: 20 MAR 2025 to 02 DEC 2029 Publication Date: 06 FEB 2025 |
ContactPost: CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF MALAYSIA Tel: 6-03-8778 4106 AFS: WMKKYAYS Email: ais@caam.gov.my URL: aip.caam.gov.my | AIP Supplement for Malaysia | AIRAC AIP SUP 09/25 Effective Date: 20 MAR 2025 to 02 DEC 2029 Publication Date: 06 FEB 2025 |
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 apron taxiway L.
1.2 The following temporary changes concerning Penang Aerodrome (WMKP) is taking place due to upgrading works from 1st March 2025 until 2nd December 2029.This project is structured into for distinct phases. A comprehensive breakdown of the specifics for each phase can be found in the table provided below:
| Phase | Start Date | Finish Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phase 1 (Wide Body Bay) | 1st MAR 2025 | 15th JUL 2025 |
| 2 | Phase 2 (Apron Expansion) | 16th JUL 2025 | 15th OCT 2027 |
| 3 | Phase 3 (Apron Taxiway Rehabilitation Works) | 16th OCT 2027 | 1st AUG 2029 |
| 4 | Phase 4 (Realignment Apron Taxiway) | 2nd AUG 2029 | 2nd DEC 2029 |
1.3 The working areas for the rehabilitation exercise are detailed in the remarks.
1 a) APRONS, TAXIWAYS AND CHECK LOCATIONS/POSITIONS DATA
| 1 | Apron surface and strength | Bay 1L, Bay 1, Bay 1R, Bay 2, Bay 3, Bay 5, Bay 8, Bay 11Surface: Concrete (Rigid)Strength: PCR 1360 / R / D / W / U Bay 4, Bay 5L, Bay 5R, Bay 6, Bay 7, Bay 8L, Bay 8RSurface: Concrete (Rigid)Strength: PCR 685 / R / C / W / U Bay 3R, Bay 9, Bay 10, Bay 11L, Bay 11RSurface: Concrete (Rigid)Strength: PCR 704 / R / D / W / U Bay 3L, Bay 2L, Bay 2RSurface: Concrete (Rigid)Strength: PCR 157 / R / D / W / U |
| Bay A1, Bay A2, Bay A3, Bay A4, Bay A5, Bay A6Surface: Concrete (Rigid)Strength: PCR 1250 / R / C / W / TBay H1, Bay A7Surface: Concrete (Rigid)Strength: PCR 160 / R / C / W / TBay 12, Bay 12L, Bay 12R, Bay 13, Bay 14, Bay 15L, Bay 15, Bay 15R, Bay 16, Bay 16L, Bay 17, Bay 18, Bay 19Surface: Concrete (Rigid)Strength: PCR 1250 / R / C / W / TBay C1Surface: Concrete (Rigid)Strength: PCR 800 / R / C / W / UBay C2 and Bay C3Surface: Concrete (Rigid)Strength: PCR 715 / R / B / W / U H1 and H2Surface: Concrete (Rigid)Strength: 13 Tonnes | ||
| 2 | Taxiway width, surface and strength | Taxiway A and Taxiway EWidth: 23 MSurface: Asphalt (Flexible)Strength: PCR 577 / F / A / W / U Taxiway A/04Width: 30 MSurface: Concrete (Rigid) and Asphalt (Flexible)Strength: PCR 787 / R / A / W / U AND PCR 577 / F / A / W / U Taxiway A/22Width: 30 MSurface: Asphalt (Flexible)Strength: PCR 577 / F / A / W / U Taxiway BWidth: 34 MSurface: Concrete (Rigid) and Asphalt (Flexible)Strength: PCR 643 / R / A / W / U and PCR 481 / R / A / W / U Taxiway CWidth: 23 MSurface: Asphalt (Flexible)Strength: PCR 481 / F / A / W / U Taxiway DWidth: 34 MSurface: Asphalt (Flexible)Strength: PCR 481 / F / A / W / U |
| Taxiway FWidth: 31 MSurface: Asphalt (Flexible)Strength: PCR 577 / F / A / W / U Taxiway GWidth: 32 MSurface: Asphalt (Flexible)Strength: PCR 577 / F / A / W / U Taxiway HWidth: 42 MSurface: Asphalt (Flexible)Strength: PCR 577 / F / A / W / U Taxiway JWidth: 25 MSurface: Concrete (Rigid)Strength: PCR 715 / R / B / W / U Aircraft Stand Taxilane J1Width: 25 MSurface: Concrete (Rigid)Strength: PCR 715 / R / B / W / U Apron Taxiway KWidth: 24 MSurface: Concrete (Rigid)Strength: PCR 1360 / R / D / W / U New Aircraft Stand Taxilane LWidth: 15 MSurface: Concrete (Rigid)Strength: PCR 1250 / R / C / W / T | ||
| 6 | Remarks | PHASE 1 (WIDE BODY BAY) Permanent closure Apron Bay A8, A9, H1 and H2 effective from 1st March 2025.Temporary closure Taxiway E effective from 1st March 2025 till 15th July 2025 EST. PHASE 2 (APRON EXPANSION) Permanent closure Apron Bay B9 effective from 16th July 2025.Temporary closure Taxiway H effective from 16th July 2025 till 8th June 2026 EST. New Bay 1L, 1 and 1R effective from 16th July 2025. Permanent closure Bay B2, B4, B6 effective from 27th December 2025.Permanent closure existing Taxilane L effective from 27th December 2025.Temporary closure Bay T1, T2, T3 effective from 27th December 2025 till 15th October 2027 EST. Permanent closure Apron Bay A6R, A5 and A4L effective from 5th May 2027. New Apron Bay 15L, 15, 15R, 16L, 16, 17, 18 and 19 effective from 5th May 2027.New Taxilane L effective from 5th May 2027. |
| PHASE 3 (APRON TAXIWAY REHABILITATION WORKS) Permanent closure Apron Bay A4R and A3 effective from 16th October 2027.New Apron Bay 4, 5L, 5, A1 and A2 effective from 16th October 2027. Permanent closure Apron Bay A2, A1L, A1 and A1R effective from 28th March 2028.New Apron Bay 5R, 6, A3 and A4 effective from 28th March 2028. Permanent closure Apron Bay B1, B3, B5 and B7 effective from 8th September 2028.New Apron Bay 7, 8L, 8, 8R, A5 and A6 effective from 8th September 2028.Temporary closure Taxiway G effective from 8th September 2028 till 18th February 2029 EST. Permanent closure Apron Bay A7, A6L, A6 and A6R effective from 19th February 2029.New Apron Bay 9, 10, 11L, 11, 11R, 12L, 12, 12R, 13 and 14 effective from 19th February 2029.Temporary closure Taxiway F effective from 19th February 2029 till 1st August 2029 EST. PHASE 4 (REALIGNMENT APRON TAXIWAY) New Apron Bay 2L, 2, 2R, 3L and 3 effective from 2nd August 2029. |
b) SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND MARKINGS
| 4 | Remarks | Taxiway lights not available for: Taxiway E effective from 1st March 2025 till 15th July 2025 EST.Taxiway F effective from 19th February 2029 till 1st August 2029 EST.Taxiway G effective from 8th September 2028 till 1st August 2029 EST.Taxiway H effective from 16th July 2025 till 8th June 2026 EST. Visual docking and guidance system will be permanently removed for:Bay A8 and A9 effective from 1st March 2025 EST. Bay B9 effective from 16th July 2025 EST.Bay B2, B4 and B6 effective from 27th December 2025 EST.Bay A6R, A5 and A4L effective from 5th May 2027 EST.Bay A4R and A3 effective from 16th October 2027 EST.Bay A2, A1L and A1R effective from 28th March 2028 EST. Bay B1, B3, B5 and B7 effective from 8th September 2028 EST. Bay A7, A6L, A6 and A6R effective from 19th February 2029 EST. New visual docking and guidance system for:Bay 1L, 1 and 1R effective from 16th July 2025.Bay 15L, 15, 15R, 16L, 16, 17, 18 and 19 effective from 5th May 2027 EST. Bay 4, 5L, 5, A1, A3 and A4 effective from 16th October 2027 EST. Bay 7, 8L, 8, 8R, A5 and A6 effective from 28th March 2028 EST. Bay 9, 10, 11L, 11, 11R, 12L, 12, 12R, 13 and 14 effective from 8th September 2028 EST. Bay 2L, 2, 2R, 3L and 3 effective from 19th February 2029 EST. |
c) AERODROME OBSTACLES
| OBST ID /Designation | OBST Type | OBST Position | ELEV/HGT | Markings/Type, Colour | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC-1 | Piling Crane | 051719.48N1001554.18E | 4M/15M | MARKED/LIM R | Piling Machine reach 15 M.Obstacle in position effective from 1st March 2025 till 15th July 2025 EST. |
| PC-2 | Piling Crane | 051731.61N100164.53E | 4M/15M | MARKED/LIM R | Piling Machine reach 15 M.Obstacle in position effective from 16th July 2025 till 26th December 2025 EST. |
| PC-3 | Piling Crane | 51733.11N100167.39E | 4M/15M | MARKED/LIM R | Piling Machine reach 15 M.Obstacle in position effective from 27th December 2025 till 8th June 2026 EST. |
| PC-4 | Piling Crane | 5123.78N1001559.06E | 4M/15M | MARKED/LIM R | Piling Machine reach 15 M.Obstacle in position effective from 9th June 2026 till 20th November 2026 EST. |
| PC-5 | Piling Crane | 51742.61N1001612.47E | 4M/15M | MARKED/LIM R | Piling Machine reach 15 M.Obstacle in position effective from 9th June 2026 till 20th November 2026 EST. |
| PC-6 | Piling Crane | 51741.07N10016'6.80E | 4M/15M | MARKED/LIM R | Piling Machine reach 15 M.Obstacle in position effective from 8th September 2028 till 18th February 2029 EST. |
d) OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY POWER SUPPLY
| 5 | Remarks | Taxiway edge and centreline lights not available for: Taxiway E effective from 1st March 2025 till 15th July 2025 EST.Taxiway F effective from 19th February 2029 till 1st August 2029 EST.Taxiway G effective from 8th September 2028 till 1st August 2029 EST.Taxiway H effective from 16th July 2025 till 8th June 2026 EST. |
1.4 Local traffic regulations (additional)
1.4.1 Taxiing to and from stands
Aircraft movement will not be permitted in closed portions of the apron taxiway, parking bays and taxiways.
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.
During the construction period, pilots are advised to be cautious of open excavation, workers, construction materials, and equipment, especially when taxiing on the Apron Taxiway near cordoned or barricaded areas where work is ongoing.
2 PHASE 1: APRON TAXIWAY AT BAY A9 – A8 (WIDE BODY)
2.1 Construction works on the apron taxiway will be carried out in stages to minimize operational disruptions. At any given time, a maximum of 1 (one) aircraft bay will be unavailable.
2.2 Construction works will be conducted 24 hours a day within the closed areas.
2.3 Construction works on Taxiway E shoulders outside hoarding area and apron markings will be conducted during runway closure hours.
PHASE 2: APRON EXPANSION
2.4 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 to Bay A8. These areas will be closed during the construction period.
2.5 The new apron taxiway centre line from New Bay1L, 1, 1R and 2 will be temporarily re-aligned with the existing apron taxiway centre line.
2.6 Construction works will be carried out 24 hours a day in the closed Apron Expansion area.
2.7 Construction works for Taxiway H shoulder outside construction hoarding and apron marking will be carried out during runway closure hours.
2.8 The closure of Taxiway H will occur exclusively, effective from 16th July 2025 till 8th June 2026 EST.
2.9 Three temporary bays are provided to replace existing bays B2, B4, and B6, which will be closed starting from 27th December 2025 EST.
2.10 The entire apron expansion works will be completed by 15th October 2027 EST.
PHASE 3: APRON TAXIWAY REHABILITATION WORKS
2.11 Taxiway rehabilitation works will commence from existing Bay A5 to Bay B7, and then continue from Bay A7 to Bay A6R.
2.12 The taxiway closure will occur in phases, with the closure of Taxiway G starting from 8th September 2028 till 18th February 2029 EST and the closure of Taxiway F starting from 19th February 2029 till 1st August 2029 EST.
2.13 Construction works for Taxiway F and G shoulder outside construction hoarding will be carried out during runway closure hours.
2.14 Apron marking will be carried out during runway closure hours.
PHASE 4: REALIGNMENT APRON TAXIWAY
2.15 All bay lead lines will be connected to the new apron taxiway centre line.
2.16 The centre line of the apron taxiway leading to all new aircraft bays will be realigned to match the new apron taxiway centre line.
2.17 Apron marking works will be carried out during runway closure hours.
3.1 Refer charts below for additional information:
Wide Body (Phase 1)
Appendix 1A: Aerodrome / Heliport Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-1)
Appendix 1B: Aircraft Parking Docking Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-3)
Appendix 1C: Aircraft Parking Docking Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-4)
Appendix 1D: Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-5)
Apron Expansion (Phase 2)
Appendix 2A: Aerodrome / Heliport Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-1)
Appendix 2B: Aircraft Parking Docking Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-3)
Appendix 2C: Aircraft Parking Docking Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-4)
Appendix 2D: Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-5)
Apron Taxiway Rehabilitation (Phase 3)
Appendix 3A: Aerodrome / Heliport Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-1)
Appendix 3B: Aircraft Parking Docking Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-3)
Appendix 3C: Aircraft Parking Docking Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-4)
Appendix 3D: Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-5)
Realignment Apron Taxiway (Phase 4)
Appendix 4A: Aerodrome / Heliport Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-1)
Appendix 4B: Aircraft Parking Docking Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-3)
Appendix 4C: Aircraft Parking Docking Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-4)
Appendix 4D: Aerodrome Ground Movement Chart – ICAO (AD2-WMKP-2-5)
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
5.1 This AIRAC AIP Supplement will remain in force until the works complete on 2nd December 2029 EST. Any updates, changes and cancellation of this AIRAC AIP Supplement will be notified through NOTAM.
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