Langkawi International Airport (LGK / WMKL) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Langkawi, Malaysia
Langkawi
LGK/WMKL
Updated Wed 28 Oct, 06:09 local
- Active runway
- 03
- METAR wind
- VRB @ 2 kt
- Best spot
- Short final 03 - sunny side
- Sun
- 102° / -15°
Wind vector · +0 kt headwind
MVFR
Night
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Best Langkawi (LGK) plane spotting locations by time of day & sun angle
Live weather
MVFRVRB @ 2 kt
25°C · 5 sm · 1009 hPa
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Runway alerts for Langkawi International Airport
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Spotting guideRunway windsATC frequencies
Lighting schedule
Morning 07:00-11:00, midday 11:00-14:00, afternoon 14:00-18:00 at LGK, scored from each spot's view bearing.
| Spotting Location | Morning (07:00-11:00) | Midday (11:00-14:00) | Afternoon / Golden Hour (14:00-18:00) | JetPhotos / Camera Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short final 03 - sunny side Runway 03 | SIDE LIGHT | HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT | SIDE LIGHT | Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 14:00-15:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00. |
Runway winds and thresholds
Land 03 · Dep 03
| End | Hdg | Length | Headwind | Crosswind | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 34° | 12,500 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Both |
| 21 | 214° | 12,500 ft | +0.0 kt | 0.0 kt | Standby |
Recommended camera lenses & ATC radio frequencies for Langkawi (WMKL)
| Facility | MHz | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tower | 118.500 | Published |
| Approach | 119.400 | Published |
| Departure | 126.325 | Assigned |
| Ground | 121.800 | Published |
| Delivery | 129.525 | Assigned |
| ATIS | 128.200 | Published |
Lens for the top pin: Sony FE 200-600mm, Uniden Bearcat BC125AT, FlightAware Pro Stick. Sony FE 200-600mmUniden Bearcat BC125ATFlightAware Pro Stick
Open the ATC frequency pageFrequently asked questions about plane spotting at Langkawi (LGK/WMKL)
Which runway is active at Langkawi (LGK/WMKL) right now?
As of Wed 28 Oct, 06:00 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts landing and departure 03. The METAR wind is variable at 2 kt. 03 is the long-runway pick because the wind is calm or variable. Closed runways: none listed.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Langkawi (LGK) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 105° azimuth and 12° elevation. Short final 03 - sunny side scores 81/100, 1234 m from runway 03, view bearing 4.8°, best as a midday spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 246° and 42°. Short final 03 - sunny side scores 95/100 on a 63.2° view. Morning and afternoon picks follow that bearing: a view that wants the sun in the east is a morning spot, and a view that wants it in the west is an afternoon spot.
What is the best time to plane spot at Langkawi International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Langkawi International Airport (LGK/WMKL) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Afternoon / golden hour (14:00-18:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 1 of 1 spotting locations. Read the Best Time of Day & Lighting Schedule by Spot table for the lens and the hours to avoid harsh backlit contrast.
What is the sun direction at WMKL spotting locations?
WMKL spotting locations sun direction: Short final 03 - sunny side (runway 03) is SIDE LIGHT in the morning, HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Crisp fuselage illumination 14:00-15:00 local. No harsh backlit window between 07:00 and 18:00.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Langkawi (LGK)?
Short final 03 - sunny side is 1234 m from the 03 centerline, so the lens is 150-600mm. The bands are fixed from that distance: 70-200mm inside 250 m, 100-400mm from 250 m to 450 m, and 150-600mm beyond 450 m. The aircraft itself is about 573 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Langkawi (WMKL)?
Monitor Tower 118.5 MHz, Ground 121.8 MHz, Approach 119.4 MHz, ATIS 128.2 MHz. Online streams lag by 30 seconds or more. A handheld VHF airband scanner at the fence is the zero-delay way to hear a runway change on Tower 118.5 MHz.
How do I know when Langkawi (LGK) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near variable at 2 kt, so 03 remains the favored arrival. The $3/mo Telegram Runway-Shift Alert pings you when D-ATIS or the METAR wind vector changes the active runway: https://planespottingmap.com/airport/WMKL#runway-alerts