Kengtung Airport (VYKG)
Medium airport · Kengtung, Shan State, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Kengtung Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYKG |
| IATA | KET |
| Elevation | 2,798 ft (853 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°18'6" E 99°38'10" 21.30160, 99.63600 |
| Location | Kengtung, Shan State, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 7,815 ft (2382 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Kengtung Airport at a glance
Kengtung Airport is a medium airport in Kengtung, Shan State, Myanmar, known to airline systems as KET. The field elevation of 2,798 ft (853 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYKG 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, 12/30, offers 7,815 ft (2382 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VYKG 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 Kengtung Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mong Hsat Airport | VYMS | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Tachileik Airport | VYTL | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Bokeo International Airport | VLBK | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Lancang Jingmai Airport | ZPJM | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport | ZPJH | 138 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kengtung Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,798 ft field elevation of Kengtung 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 Kengtung Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kengtung Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kengtung Airport is VYKG, and its IATA code is KET. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kengtung Airport above sea level?
Kengtung Airport sits at an elevation of 2,798 feet (853 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kengtung Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.3016, 99.6360 — in Kengtung, Shan State, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mong Hsat Airport, about 96 km away.
Does VYKG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYKG 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 Kengtung Airport?
Kengtung Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 7,815 ft (2382 m) with a ASP surface.