Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Kuching International Airport (ICAO: WBGG / IATA: KCH)
Location (City, Country)
Kuching, Malaysia
Airport Type & Size
Large-size international airport with 2 runways, supports A380, 5.3M pax/year.
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
It’s an AirAsia hub, has diverse traffic, and adds realism to domestic operations.
Major Airlines & Routes (scroll down for more info)
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, MASwings, Scoot — routes to Southeast Asia, East Asia.
Unique Features or Challenges (scroll down for more info)
Dual-use airport (civilian & military), diverse aircraft types, single terminal, cultural elements.
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Example: Kuching International Airport - Wikipedia
Major airlines explained:
- KCH serves as AirAsia’s (AK/AXM) base.
- Malaysia Airlines (MH/MAS) uses KCH as secondary hub.
- 9 Air has flights from KCH to Kunming.
- Scoot has flights from SIN to KCH.
- Malaysian airline Firefly (FY/FFM) operates to KCH using B738 from KUL or BKI.
- Indonesia AirAsia (QZ/AWQ) connect KCH to CGK.
- Royal Brunei Airlines (BI/RBA) connects KCH to BWN.
- Cargo airline Raya Airways (TH/RMY) connects HKG and SZB to KCH.
Unique features explained:
- Dual-use airport: KCH is a shared airport between civilian and military airport, with RMAF Squadron Number 7 stationed in KCH. This can be a good contract using C130 from BKI.
- Diverse aircraft types: The airport handles a wide range of aircraft, from small turboprops (ATR 72, DHC-6 Twin Otter) used by MASwings for regional flights to large wide-body jets like the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747, which it can accommodate due to its extended 3,780m runway. This variety adds complexity and interest.
- Single terminal: The airport operates entirely from a single, modern terminal building that handles both domestic and international flights. This simple layout can make the airport easy to navigate in a game but challenging to manage during peak hours.
- Cultural elements: Real-world upgrades incorporate local cultural elements, such as ceiling panels inspired by traditional “Tikar Mengkuang” weaving patterns. Including these aesthetic touches could add authenticity to the game’s visuals.
Others:
- The airport only has a runway, only RWY25 is used for departure and arrivals.
Photo above is a satellite view from Gate 9 to Gate 6. Rightmost is Gate 9.
The gate supports A380.
Rightmost is Gate 7, leftmost is Gate 1.
The R gates, only support B type aircraft and Twin Otter.
The airport in Kuching, Malaysia
A outside view of the terminal.
Inbound and outbound taxiway in KCH.
Only RWY25 is used for takeoff and landing.
Blurred section is RMAF (Royal Malaysian Air Force) base. Suits cargo contracts too.
More detailed of the parking chart.