Sultan Abdul Halim Airport - AOR Alor Setar
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is both public and military type of airport which serves the city of Alor Setar. Sultan Abdul Halim Airport was owned by the Government of Malaysia and currently operated by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad. Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is located in Kepala Batas, Kedah, Malaysia. The training division of the Royal Malaysian Air is also located on the same terminal and utilized the same runway.
Best Time to Visit
Recent expansion allows the Sultan Abdul Halim Airport to receive Airbus 330 flights as the asphalt runway was extended from the previous 1,963 meters by 45 meters to 2,745 meters by 45 meters raising its average annual passenger to almost 422,000 with about 24,000 aircraft movement. AOR-Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is also near to the Anak Bukit Railway Station which is about 5-8 minutes by taxi. This serves as a connector to the main city and nearby town like Alor Setar and Kedar. Alor Malai is the closest city to the Sultan Abdul Halim Airport and people are eager to book a flight to this airport because of their pursuit of getting a view of Kedah State Gallery.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The TH Hotel & Convention Centre Alor Setar, and the Grand Alora Hotel are just a few names on the list when considering an accommodating hotel and is suggested to visitors, as well as pilots and stewardess for a relaxing stay after a tiring day of work and flight. You can also book at the charming Hotel Royale.
Khoun Khan Airport (VTSA) and Sungei Patani Airport (WMBB) are the nearby airport from the AOR.
