Kawthoung Airport (VYKT)
Medium airport · Kawthoung, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Kawthoung Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYKT |
| IATA | KAW |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°2'57" E 98°32'17" 10.04930, 98.53800 |
| Location | Kawthoung, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kawthoung Airport at a glance
Kawthoung Airport is a medium airport in Kawthoung, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar, known to airline systems as KAW. The field elevation of 180 ft (55 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYKT 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, 02/20, offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VYKT 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 Kawthoung Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ranong Airport | VTSR | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Chumphon Airport | VTSE | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Surat Thani Airport | VTSB | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Samui International Airport | VTSM | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Phuket International Airport | VTSP | 217 km (117 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kawthoung Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 180 ft field elevation of Kawthoung 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 Kawthoung Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kawthoung Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kawthoung Airport is VYKT, and its IATA code is KAW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kawthoung Airport above sea level?
Kawthoung Airport sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kawthoung Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.0493, 98.5380 — in Kawthoung, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ranong Airport, about 31 km away.
Does VYKT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYKT 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 Kawthoung Airport?
Kawthoung Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.