Sultan Ismail Petra Airport - KBR Malaysia
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport is situated in Kota Bharu, Malaysia. It has an IATA code of KBR and is owned and operated by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad. With a single asphalt runway measuring 1.5 miles, the airport is host to five passenger airlines, including Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, and AirAsia, which facilitate flights around Malaysia and to Singapore. To date, the airport was at its busiest in 2015, catering to over 2 million passengers and 1,000 tons of cargo.
Best Time to Visit
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport was named after the 28th sultan of Kelantan, for whom several other places in Kelantan were named. The airport was previously a military base for the Royal Air Force and was subsequently turned into a public civilian airport after the war. Cities neighboring Sultan Ismail Petra Airport include Kampung Rambutan Rendang, Kampong Badang, and Kawasan Perindustrian Mara.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are several backpacker-style lodgings within walking distance of Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, like the Airport Shuttle Freebies Transit Rooms, with small but comfortable rooms and accommodating staff that are more than glad to help guests get around the city. Half a mile from the airport is the Kakjah Riverside Homestay situated near a lake so guests can enjoy different water sports and activities. Their rooms are spacious enough to provide a comfortable experience for two guests. Alternative hotels situated less than 5-mile radius from the airport are the top-rated Hotel Perdana and the luxurious Grand Riverview Hotel.
