Kuala Lumpur International Airport

KL International Airport is a destination in itself. It is unique because it has within its boundaries all that are needed for business, entertainment and relaxation. The airport is part and parcel of the Multimedia Super Corridor where placements of high technology industries are being actively pursued.

KL International Airport is surrounded by four main cities of Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam, Seremban and Melaka. The airport is a catchment area and offers opportunities for a hive of business activities. Every effort has been made to create a homely airport with a serene environment combined with high technology attractions.

Nature and greenery are part of the airport in line with the “airport in the forest and forest in the airport” concept. The natural environment of the airport is transformed to functions and activities that continue to enhance nature. The abundant forest areas will be preserved and transformed into an environment park containing recreational facilities.

For a live-in environment an 80 room Airside Transit Hotel is located within the Satellite Building for the travel-weary transit passengers to rest and refresh themselves.

In addition, a 441-room Five Star Hotel, The Pan Pacific Hotel Kuala Lumpur International Airport, is also available. KLIA has two aero-trains that connect the main terminal building to the satellite building. Its capable to carry 3,800 passengers an hour each way. Passengers do not have to wait more than 3 minutes to board. Some brief information about KLIA :

·         Area : 10,000 hectare

·         Began commercial operation on 30.06.1998

·         Serve as the premier gateway of the nation and the world

·         Designed by Kisho Kurukawa

·         Total Airport Management System

·         2 staggered runways

·         132.5 metre control tower-highest in the world

·         479,404 sq metre floor space

·         108 aircrafts stands (46 contact,36 remote,21 cargo,5 maintenance stands)

·         216 check in counter

·         60 immigration counter

·         48 emigration counters

·         16 transfer counters

·         26 customer counters

·         6 port,health,plant & animal quarantine counters

·         90-100 aircrafts per hour

·         7,130 passengers per peak hour

·         20 minutes baggage clearance

The Satellite Building accommodates arrival and departure of international flights only and passengers have to travel from the main terminal building using aero-train services.

The Main Terminal Building consist of 5 floors:

·         Level 1 – Coach Parking

·         Level 2 – Food Garden & Link to Car Park

·         Level 3 – Arrival Hall

·         Level 4 – Office Block

·         Level 5 – Departure Hall.