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.
