# Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH)

> Ipoh, MY · IATA: IPH · ICAO: WMKI · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `IPH` |
| ICAO | `WMKI` |
| City | Ipoh |
| Country | MY |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 4.56797, 101.09200 |

## Description

For Ipoh, the lorry usually beats the freighter: sitting almost midway between Kuala Lumpur and Penang on both expressway and electrified rail, the Perak capital sends most of its real cargo overland to those two hubs. The airport itself, named after Sultan Azlan Shah, is served by Batik Air, Firefly and at times Scoot, linking the old tin-mining city to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and domestic points. No dedicated cargo terminal or freighter handling operates here; air freight rides in passenger belly holds. That makes IPH suitable for small, fast consignments, while larger volumes consolidate at KLIA or Penang. The Kinta Valley's industry and tourism, not tonnage, define its role. Forwarders treat it as a feeder, not a freight gateway.

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