Kuala Lumpur International Airport

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/kuala-lumpur-international-airport

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Kuala Lumpur International Airport?Approximately 100 km² (38.6 mi²)
2. When was Kuala Lumpur International Airport built?1998
3. What is the population served?Serves the greater conurbation of Kuala Lumpur
4. What is the passenger traffic (2024)?57.08 million
5. Where is KLIA located?KLIA is in the Sepang District of Selangor, about 45 kilometers (28 miles) south of Kuala Lumpur.
6. How many passengers did KLIA serve in 2024?In 2024, KLIA welcomed about 57 million passengers, showing how busy it is.

Mega Hub: A large, strategically important airport that serves as a central point for numerous flight connections and passenger transfers.
Conurbation: An extensive urban area formed by the merging of several towns or cities into one continuous built-up area.
Low-Cost Carrier (LCC): An airline that operates with a lower cost structure, typically offering reduced fares by minimizing amenities and services.
OAG Megahub Index: A ranking by aviation data provider OAG that measures the connectivity of global airports based on flight frequency and destination reach.