38-1442: Abdul Aziz , Abdulaziz or Abdul-Aziz may refer to: Abd al-Aziz , a male Arabic theophoric name, commonly abbreviated as Aziz People [ edit ] Sultan Abdulaziz (1830–1876), sultan of the Ottoman Empire King Abdulaziz Ibn Saud (1876–1953), founder of Saudi Arabia Abdul Azeez Madani (1950–2022), Indian Islamic scholar. Abdul Aziz (sprinter) (born 1924), Pakistani sprinter Abdul Aziz Durrani (1905–1979), Afghan-born Indian cricketer Abdul Aziz (cricketer, born 1941) (1941–1959), Pakistani cricketer Abdul Aziz (cricketer, born 1992) , Pakistani cricketer Abdul Aziz (footballer) (born 1986), Pakistani footballer Abdul Aziz (Pakistani cleric) (born 1960), Pakistani cleric and khateeb (sermon giver) Abdul Aziz (filmmaker) (born 1975), Bengali and Dhallywood film director, producer and script writer Abdul Aziz (Sri Lankan politician) (1921–1990), Indian-born Ceylonese politician and trade unionist Abdul Aziz (Indonesian politician) (born 1970), Indonesian politician Abdul Aziz (Bangladeshi politician) (born 1963), Bangladesh Awami League politician Abdul Aziz (Indian politician) (born 1969), Indian politician Abdul Aziz (wrestler) (born 1935), Pakistani Olympic wrestler Abdul Aziz Wahabzada,
76-512: A cafeteria within the new hangars. VistaJet , a global private jet service provider, chose Subang Skypark as its Malaysian base in August 2008, offering business jet services to destinations worldwide. In 2009, a RM40 million facelift was given to Subang Airport’s check-in terminals. While parking capacity remained a concern, valet services were introduced, with daily parking fees set at RM25. The airport saw further enhancements in accessibility when
114-565: A circular ramp, inspired by the penguin pavilion at London Zoo by Berthold Lubetkin , provided a distinctive visual focal point, contributing to the airport's architectural identity. On August 30, 1965, the airport officially opened its doors, becoming Malaysia's primary international gateway. The inauguration ceremony was attended by more than 1,500 guests and was officiated by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong , Tuanku Syed Putra ibni Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail . The first commercial flight to land at
152-475: A corporate aviation hub. The project included the construction of a five-star executive lounge, expanded hangar facilities and improved infrastructure to support maintenance , repair and overhaul (MRO) services. The renovation added two large MRO hangars and ten parking hangars , making Subang an attractive base for private and corporate aviation. The transformation included amenities for passengers and operators, such as additional office space, lecture rooms and
190-793: A facility at the terminal for servicing helicopters used by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency . The headquarters of Berjaya Air is also located within the Berjaya Hangar at SkyPark Terminal. There is a taxi booth inside the terminal building, so arriving passengers can directly go to the booth and get on a taxi. Buses from Subang Skypark towards Pasar Seni (Central Market) in Kuala Lumpur city center are Rapid KL bus No. 772 (also stops at Asia Jaya LRT station and KL Sentral ). The bus ticket costs RM2.50 (Asia Jaya) & RM3.00 ( Pasar Seni ) and
228-463: A hub focused on general and corporate aviation rather than mainstream commercial travel. This transformation allowed the facility to pivot towards serving private and regional aviation needs, positioning it as a key center for corporate aviation services in Malaysia. In December 2007, Subang SkyPark Sdn Bhd announced a RM300 million transformation plan to revamp Terminal 3, enhancing its appeal as
266-416: A major city airport and aviation hub by 2030. The plan is projected to generate a gross output of RM216.6 billion and a value-added contribution of RM93.7 billion over 25 years, accounting for approximately 1% of Selangor's GDP . It is also expected to create 8,000 direct jobs, with 11% in high-skilled, 48% in mid-skilled and 41% in low-skilled positions. As part of SARP's development, the airport's capacity
304-559: A major improvement, eliminating the need for passengers to board aircraft via stairs, though it also ended the tradition of waving off passengers from the viewing gallery. This gallery was eventually closed off for security reasons, with passengers now being seen off behind double-glazed glass. On December 1, 1989, Terminal 2 took over all domestic flights. It continued to handle domestic services until December 16, 1993, when Terminal 3 assumed responsibility. By 1993, Subang Airport had three terminals: The airport’s growth continued through
342-521: A rail link to Kuala Lumpur Sentral , operated by KTM Komuter , was added in 2018. This provided travelers a convenient transit option from central Kuala Lumpur. On October 28, 2009, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak officiated the renovated Subang Skypark Terminal. He expressed confidence in Subang's potential to become a regional ASEAN hub, with a target of serving two million passengers annually. In August 2012, Subang SkyPark Sdn Bhd announced
380-506: A shift from the airport's previous focus on turboprop , helicopter and private jet services, driven by the increasing demand at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), which has reached full capacity. To accommodate the resumption of jet services, the airport’s infrastructure was upgraded, including the reconfiguration of the apron to accommodate narrow-body aircraft like the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 . The terminal’s floor area
418-3967: A survivor of the Christchurch mosque shootings in March 2019 credited with stopping the attack at the Linwood Islamic Centre Abdulaziz al-Omari (1979–2001), Saudi terrorist hijacker Mahmoud Mohamed Ahmed Bahaziq (born 1943), a jihadist using the Abu 'Abd al-'Aziz pseudonym Abdulaziz Haqqani (born c. 1988), a leader of the Haqqani network in Afghanistan Abdel Aziz al-Muqrin (1972–2004), leader of al-Qaeda in Saudi Arabia Hind Dekker-Abdulaziz (born 1981), Iraqi-born Dutch politician Linda Abdul Aziz Menuhin (born 1950), Iraqi-born Israeli journalist, editor, and blogger Robin Padilla (born 1969), Filipino actor and politician using Abdul Aziz as his Muslim name Muhammad Nasir Abdul Aziz (born c. 1990), Singaporean convicted criminal Places [ edit ] King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah, Saudi Arabia King Abdulaziz International Airport , Jeddah, Saudi Arabia King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology , Riyadh, Saudi Arabia King Abdulaziz Naval Base , Saudi Arabia King Abdulaziz Sports City , Mecca, Saudi Arabia King Abdulaziz Historical Center , Riyadh, Saudi Arabia King Abdul Aziz Mosque , Marbella, Spain Prince Abdulaziz bin Musa'ed Sports City , Ha'il, Saudi Arabia Prince Abdulaziz Bin Mousaed Economic City , proposed city in Saudi Arabia Abdelaziz Chtioui Stadium , football stadium in Tunisia Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport , Subang, Malaysia Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport Highway , Selangor, Malaysia Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque , Selangor, Malaysia Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Jamek Mosque , Selangor, Malaysia Tun Abdul Aziz Mosque , Selangor, Malaysia Abdul-Aziz al-Samarrai Mosque , Fallujah, Iraq Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Power Station , Selangor, Malaysia Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Building , Selangor, Malaysia Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Bridge , Selangor, Malaysia Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Golf and Country Club , golf club in Selangor, Malaysia Fereej Abdel Aziz , settlement in Qatar Sidi Abdelaziz , town in Algeria Roads [ edit ] Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz , road in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Persiaran Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Putrajaya , road in Malaysia Other uses [ edit ] Prince Abdulaziz (yacht) , Saudi yacht Order of King Abdulaziz , Saudi Order of Merit Topics referred to by
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#1732769555731456-400: Is also aiming to become a leading center for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services, as well as other aerospace activities in the region. The construction of Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, initially named Subang International Airport, commenced in 1961 and was completed in 1965 at a cost of approximately RM52 million (then equivalent to $ 64 million). Built on 535 hectares of land,
494-584: Is commonly abbreviated as "ʽAzīz". The name means "servant of the Almighty", al-ʽAzīz being one of the names of God in Islam , which give rise to the Muslim theophoric names . The letter a of the al- is unstressed, and can be transliterated by almost any vowel, often by u . So the first part can appear as Abdel, without spacing and hyphenation. Abdelaziz (with an e ) is the most common transliteration of
532-451: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Abd al-Aziz Abd al-Aziz ( Arabic : عبد العزيز , DMG : ʽAbd al-ʽAzīz ), frequently also transliterated Abdul-Aziz , is a male Arabic Muslim given name and, in modern usage, surname. It is built from the words ʽAbd , the Arabic definite article and ʽAzīz "Almighty". The name
570-650: Is set to increase, reaching 5 million passengers annually in four to five years and 8 million passengers by 2030. The first phase of the plan involves a RM1.3 billion redevelopment to upgrade the airport into a city airport capable of handling 5 million passengers per year. In line with the airport's transformation, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport resumed jet operations in July 2024 after a 22-year hiatus. Starting August 1, 2024, five airlines— AirAsia , Firefly , TransNusa , Batik Air Malaysia and Scoot —began operating flights from Subang to regional destinations. This move marked
608-519: The 1990s, with Subang handling a record 15.8 million passengers by the end of 1997, the year before its operations were transferred to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). In recognition of the airport's significance, it was renamed Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in 1996, after the then Sultan of Selangor , Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al-Haj , who also served as the 11th Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Despite these advancements,
646-532: The AAC's revival, which focuses on enhancing aviation infrastructure and supporting aerospace-related industries. In July 2021, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) announced the redevelopment of Terminal 2 into advanced hangars for business aviation under the LTSAAS Regeneration plan. The redevelopment, driven by demand from operators like Berjaya Air and Smooth Route, aims to increase the capacity of
684-609: The Malaysian government recognised the need for a new, larger airport to accommodate future growth. This led to the development of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), which officially opened in 1998. KLIA took over Subang's role as the country’s primary international gateway and Subang's operations were scaled back to regional and domestic flights. With Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) taking over as Malaysia’s primary international gateway in 1998, Subang Airport’s role significantly diminished. In response to this shift,
722-472: The SkyPark Nexus project, a RM420 million initiative aimed at transforming Subang SkyPark into a dynamic aerospace city. Spanning 4 to 4.8 hectares near Terminal 3, the proposed development included a boutique hotel , an aviation museum , a theme park and a retail mall with a total built-up area of one million square feet. A unique feature of the plan was a pedestrian bridge connecting the mall to
760-612: The Subang Aerotech Park by 280%. The project is expected to drive significant growth in Malaysia's business aviation sector, support the country's Aerospace Blueprint 2030 and solidify Subang's role as a competitive business aviation hub in the Asia-Pacific region. The transformation of Terminal 2 into hangars will be the first phase of this redevelopment. The Subang Airport Regeneration Plan (SARP), approved in 2023, aims to transform Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport into
798-481: The Sungai Besi Airport (also known as Sempang Airport), which had served as the main airport for Kuala Lumpur before its closure. After its inauguration in 1965, Subang International Airport quickly became Malaysia's primary aviation hub, handling both international and domestic flights . During the 1970s and 1980s, the airport underwent several expansions to meet the growing demand for air travel in
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#1732769555731836-451: The airport also include establishing an aerospace ecosystem, developing business aviation facilities, and creating a drone testing site. These initiatives align with SARP’s vision of making Subang a comprehensive aviation and aerospace hub by 2030. SkyPark Terminal provides a wide range of aviation services beyond passenger and cargo operations, including charter flights , flying clubs and helicopter support. Notable flying clubs based at
874-600: The airport faced operational challenges as it continued to handle a rising volume of air traffic. In particular, Subang was affected by two major fires in the 1990s that disrupted its operations. The first fire occurred in April 1992, resulting in the deaths of three security guards from the Civil Aviation Department and causing significant damage to 29 duty-free shops . The loss was estimated between RM20 million and RM30 million. Investigations revealed that
912-620: The airport was part of a larger government initiative to establish a modern international gateway for Malaysia. The decision was made in 1960, recognising the need for a new, larger airport to replace the aging Sungai Besi Airport . Designed by architects Kington Loo and C.H.R. Bailey of the Booty Edwards Architectural practice , the airport featured an innovative and unique architectural design. The iconic floating concrete shell roof, supported by mushroom-shaped columns, became one of its defining features. Additionally,
950-512: The airport, a Malaysian Airways Silver Kris ( De Havilland Comet ) from Singapore , arrived at 8:15 a.m. on the following Wednesday. The airport's runway , measuring (3,780 m (12,401 ft 7 in) long, 45 m (147 ft 8 in) wide – runway 15 – 33), was the longest in Southeast Asia at the time, making it capable of handling large, long-haul aircraft. With this infrastructure, Subang International Airport replaced
988-441: The broader Asia Aerospace City (AAC) development, a larger RM1.7 billion initiative led by Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) and supported by Khazanah Nasional Bhd. The AAC project, which aims to position Subang as a major aerospace hub, is expected to encompass many of the elements originally proposed in the SkyPark Nexus project. Despite delays, the vision for transforming Subang SkyPark into a dynamic aerospace city continues through
1026-529: The country. One of the most significant renovations began in 1980, with the goal of modernising and expanding the airport. This expansion resulted in the removal of several original design features, including the distinctive circular ramp and sections of the floating roof. These changes were implemented to accommodate the growing number of passengers and meet increasing operational demands. The renovation progressed slowly at first, causing frustration for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad . To expedite
1064-464: The fire was caused by faulty wiring carried out by unqualified contractors. Another fire broke out in the airport's control tower in October 1992, destroying critical radar systems, computers and other equipment worth over RM2 million. A former assistant air traffic controller was later convicted for causing the fire and sentenced to 10 years in prison. As Subang's capacity continued to be stretched,
1102-411: The government initiated a redevelopment strategy, leading to the demolition of Terminal 1 in 2003. Despite interest from AirAsia in establishing Subang as its operational base in 2004, the government maintained a policy limiting the airport’s use to general aviation and turboprop flights. This restriction ultimately set the stage for Subang Airport’s rebranding as Subang Skypark, redefining it as
1140-552: The name in the Maghreb . It may refer to: Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport ( IATA : SZB , ICAO : WMSA ) also known as Subang SkyPark , — formerly Subang International Airport / Kuala Lumpur International Airport , often called Subang Airport — is an airport located in Subang , Petaling District , Selangor , Malaysia . Serving as the main airport for Kuala Lumpur from 1965 to 1998, it
1178-462: The process, he instructed that Terminal 2 be extended to handle all airport operations, allowing Terminal 1 to undergo complete renovations. The upgraded Terminal 1, unveiled on June 1, 1983, was celebrated for its "ultra-modern" features, which were considered groundbreaking at the time. These included a baggage trolley conveyor , nose-in aircraft parking apron, 12 aerobridges , duty-free shops and walkalators . The introduction of aerobridges marked
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1216-694: The route operates from 6:00 am till midnight. To serve the newly opened Kelana Jaya extension line and MRT Kajang Line , there is a Rapid KL feeder bus No. T773 route between Ara Damansara LRT Station and Subang Skypark and MRT feeder bus No. T804 route between Kwasa Sentral station and Subang Airport. Fares are fixed at RM1.00. There is also a bus shuttle service between Subang Skypark and Kuala Lumpur International Airport KLIA & KLIA2. The service departs from Subang Skypark from 5am until 7pm. The one-way journey takes around one hour (subject to traffic) and costs RM10 per passenger. A KTM Komuter shuttle service connecting KL Sentral through Subang Jaya to
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1292-418: The terminal include Subang Flying Club, Air Adventure Flying Club and ESB Flying Club. ExecuJet MRO Services , a subsidiary of Dassault Aviation SA and Smooth Route offer aircraft maintenance services. Dnest Aviation Services, a fixed-base operator , provides high-end ground handling , refueling and maintenance coordination services for private and corporate aviation. Additionally, Eurocopter operates
1330-566: The terminal was operated between 1 May 2018 to 15 February 2023. This extension is a branch line of the Port Klang Line and provided rail connectivity to the airport that is currently only served by other kinds of road transportation. The line is 26 km long and has three stations: KL Sentral, Subang Jaya and Terminal Skypark with two planned stations - Glenmarie, Sri Subang. However, the Subang Skypark airport train system
1368-424: The terminal, a concept rarely seen in urban airports. The project also included the construction of five state-of-the-art hangars for private and corporate jets, each accommodating up to five aircraft. However, in 2015, the SkyPark Nexus project was put on hold due to various challenges, including changes in the development landscape and shifts in focus towards other initiatives. The project was later integrated into
1406-473: Was also expanded and new check-in counters and self-service kiosks were introduced to improve passenger experience. Subang’s passenger capacity is expected to double to 3 million annually with these upgrades. As part of SARP, efforts are underway to reinstate the Skypark Link commuter train service , which connects Subang Airport to KL Sentral, further improving regional accessibility. Long-term plans for
1444-672: Was eventually replaced by the newer Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The airport serves as a central hub for regional and charter carriers , including Firefly and Berjaya Air . It continues to attract travelers from Kuala Lumpur due to its proximity to the city center and convenient location in the Klang Valley . As of 2024, commercial jet operations have returned to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, linking Subang to several regional destinations. It remains an important center for general aviation and domestic flights , with ongoing plans for further development. The airport
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