Yangon International Airport (VYYY)
Large airport · Yangon, Yangon Region, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Yangon International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYYY |
| IATA | RGN |
| Elevation | 109 ft (33 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°54'26" E 96°7'60" 16.90730, 96.13320 |
| Location | Yangon, Yangon Region, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 11,200 ft (3414 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yangon International Airport at a glance
Yangon International Airport is a large airport in Yangon, Yangon Region, Myanmar, known to airline systems as RGN. The field elevation of 109 ft (33 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYYY are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 11,200 ft (3414 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VYYY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Yangon International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mae Sot Airport | VTPM | 258 km (139 NM) |
| Thandwe Airport | VYTD | 260 km (140 NM) |
| Nay Pyi Taw International Airport | VYNT | 302 km (163 NM) |
| Mae Hong Son Airport | VTCH | 330 km (178 NM) |
| Loikaw Airport | VYLK | 330 km (178 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yangon International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 109 ft field elevation of Yangon International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 22 airports and airfields we list for Myanmar — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Yangon International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yangon International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yangon International Airport is VYYY, and its IATA code is RGN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yangon International Airport above sea level?
Yangon International Airport sits at an elevation of 109 feet (33 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yangon International Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.9073, 96.1332 — in Yangon, Yangon Region, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mae Sot Airport, about 258 km away.
Does VYYY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYYY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Yangon International Airport?
Yangon International Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 11,200 ft (3414 m) with a ASP surface.