Heho Airport (VYHH)
Medium airport · Heho, Shan State, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Heho Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYHH |
| IATA | HEH |
| Elevation | 3,858 ft (1176 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°44'50" E 96°47'31" 20.74714, 96.79203 |
| Location | Heho, Shan State, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,500 ft (2591 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Heho Airport at a glance
Heho Airport is a medium airport in Heho, Shan State, Myanmar, known to airline systems as HEH. The field elevation of 3,858 ft (1176 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYHH 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, 18/36, offers 8,500 ft (2591 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VYHH 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 Heho Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shante Air Base | VYST | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Meiktila Air Base | VYML | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Namsang Airport | VYNS | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Loikaw Airport | VYLK | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Mandalay International Airport | VYMD | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Heho Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,858 ft field elevation of Heho 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 Heho Airport
What is the ICAO code of Heho Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Heho Airport is VYHH, and its IATA code is HEH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Heho Airport above sea level?
Heho Airport sits at an elevation of 3,858 feet (1176 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Heho Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.7471, 96.7920 — in Heho, Shan State, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shante Air Base, about 94 km away.
Does VYHH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYHH 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 Heho Airport?
Heho Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,500 ft (2591 m) with a ASP surface.