Kuala Lumpur International Airport (IATA: KUL, ICAO: WMKK) is the primary international airport serving Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and one of the most significant aviation hubs in Southeast Asia. The airport is located in Sepang District, Selangor, at the top of the southern corridor of the Malay Peninsula, approximately 50 kilometres from the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. It officially opened on June 30, 1998, and is operated by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).
KUL has two independent runways (with plans for a third), each approximately 4,000 metres long, capable of handling the world’s largest aircraft including the Airbus A380. The airport is served by more than 60 airlines connecting over 120 direct destinations and more than 1,000 indirect destinations. The airport sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 metres) with coordinates of 2°44’44.08″N, 101°42’35.70″E.
The airport currently operates two main terminals: KLIA Terminal 1 (the Main Terminal) and KLIA Terminal 2 (klia2, dedicated to low-cost carriers). Terminal 1 opened in 1998 with an initial capacity of 25 million passengers, optimised to handle approximately 30 million. Terminal 2 opened on May 2, 2014, about 2 kilometres from the Main Terminal, with a designed capacity of 45 million passengers specifically for low-cost carriers.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport offers world-class facilities including extensive international and local retail brands, duty-free shops, cafes, restaurants, and premium passenger lounges. The airport has been consistently ranked among the world’s best airports and serves as a vital gateway for Malaysia’s tourism and economic development.