Taiping Aerodrome – TPG Taiping
Taiping Aerodrome (TPG) is an aerodrome located in Taiping, Malaysia. This aerodrome is also referred to as Tekah Airstrip or Airport and was built by the British in 1929, making it the oldest airstrip in the country. TPG became the first airfield in Perak and Peninsular Malaysia and is considered as one of Malaya’s earliest airports. In 2007, Taiping Aerodrome became the hub of Global Flying Hospitals but eventually moved its base to Subang Airport.
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TPG-Taiping Airport was considered the first airport in the Federated Malay States as well as in South East Asia. It served as a commercial airport for British officers and was used as an airstrip for the Royal Malaysian Air Force. In 1937, this airport gained fame when Amelia Earhart landed at Taiping during her world tour in between her flight from Thailand to Singapore. Ipoh, Taman Teh Teng Seng, Kampung Chempaka Sari, Gopeng, and Taiping are just some of the cities served by TPG Aerodrome.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Travelers who are looking for other airports near Taiping will discover that one of the closest to TPG is Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) located in Ipoh, Perak. Visitors will find a number of airport hotels nearby including the Beverly Hotel located in the heart of the city’s entertainment district and is only a 6-minute drive to Taiping Airport. Tune Hotel - Taiping is another hotel with a good location and is situated in the city center. This hotel is only a 7-minute drive from TPG Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Taiping, Malaysia airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Taiping, Malaysia (TPG) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the TPG airport.
Most of these TPG
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Taiping, Malaysia
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the TPG airport are Kinta City Shopping Centre, Aeon Station 18, and Kinta City Shopping Centre.
Map of Taiping, Malaysia Hotels
View all Taiping, Malaysia (TPG) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Taiping, Malaysia (TPG) location map.
Weather Forecast for Taiping, Malaysia (TPG)
If you planning to travel to Taiping, Malaysia (TPG), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 11:05 PM.
The temperature feels like 87.35 with a humidity level of 89 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 87 percent with visibility at 10.7 percent.
Today’s UV index is 0, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south at a speed of 4 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 11:27 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/21
Moderate rain
81°F
High: 90°F
Low: 78°F
Precipitation: 80%
Wednesday
5/22
Thunderstorm with rain
83°F
High: 87°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 60%
Thursday
5/23
Broken clouds
85°F
High: 94°F
Low: 79°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
5/24
Few clouds
86°F
High: 96°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 0%
Saturday
5/25
Scattered clouds
86°F
High: 95°F
Low: 81°F
Precipitation: 20%
Sunday
5/26
Few clouds
84°F
High: 95°F
Low: 75°F
Precipitation: 45%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Taiping, Malaysia TPG airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free TPG airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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