Dawei Airport (VYDW)
Medium airport · Dawei, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Dawei Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYDW |
| IATA | TVY |
| Elevation | 84 ft (26 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°6'14" E 98°12'13" 14.10390, 98.20360 |
| Location | Dawei, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 12,013 ft (3662 m) | 98 ft | CON | No |
Dawei Airport at a glance
Dawei Airport is a medium airport in Dawei, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar, known to airline systems as TVY. The field elevation of 84 ft (26 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYDW 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, 16/34, offers 12,013 ft (3662 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VYDW 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 Dawei Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kamphaeng Saen Airport | VTBK | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Myeik Airport | VYME | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Hua Hin Airport | VTPH | 250 km (135 NM) |
| Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base | VTPI | 260 km (140 NM) |
| Don Mueang International Airport | VTBD | 260 km (140 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dawei Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 84 ft field elevation of Dawei 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 Dawei Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dawei Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dawei Airport is VYDW, and its IATA code is TVY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dawei Airport above sea level?
Dawei Airport sits at an elevation of 84 feet (26 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dawei Airport located?
The airport lies at 14.1039, 98.2036 — in Dawei, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kamphaeng Saen Airport, about 185 km away.
Does VYDW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYDW 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 Dawei Airport?
Dawei Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 12,013 ft (3662 m) with a CON surface.