Loikaw Airport (VYLK)
Medium airport · Loikaw, Kayah State, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Loikaw Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYLK |
| IATA | LIW |
| Elevation | 2,940 ft (896 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 19°41'29" E 97°12'53" 19.69150, 97.21480 |
| Location | Loikaw, Kayah State, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,200 ft (1585 m) | 75 ft | BIT | Yes |
Loikaw Airport at a glance
Loikaw Airport is a medium airport in Loikaw, Kayah State, Myanmar, known to airline systems as LIW. The field elevation of 2,940 ft (896 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYLK 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, 01/19, offers 5,200 ft (1585 m) of bit surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VYLK 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 Loikaw Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mae Hong Son Airport | VTCH | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Nay Pyi Taw International Airport | VYNT | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Heho Airport | VYHH | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Namsang Airport | VYNS | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Meiktila Air Base | VYML | 191 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Loikaw Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,940 ft field elevation of Loikaw 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 Loikaw Airport
What is the ICAO code of Loikaw Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Loikaw Airport is VYLK, and its IATA code is LIW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Loikaw Airport above sea level?
Loikaw Airport sits at an elevation of 2,940 feet (896 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Loikaw Airport located?
The airport lies at 19.6915, 97.2148 — in Loikaw, Kayah State, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mae Hong Son Airport, about 91 km away.
Does VYLK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYLK 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 Loikaw Airport?
Loikaw Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,200 ft (1585 m) with a BIT surface.