Lashio Airport (VYLS)
Medium airport · Lashio, Shan State, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Lashio Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYLS |
| IATA | LSH |
| Elevation | 2,450 ft (747 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°58'40" E 97°45'8" 22.97790, 97.75220 |
| Location | Lashio, Shan State, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,285 ft (1611 m) | 95 ft | BIT | Yes |
Lashio Airport at a glance
Lashio Airport is a medium airport in Lashio, Shan State, Myanmar, known to airline systems as LSH. The field elevation of 2,450 ft (747 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYLS 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 5,285 ft (1611 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 VYLS 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 Lashio Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Momeik Airport | VYMO | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Cangyuan Washan Airport | ZPCW | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Dehong Mangshi International Airport | ZPMS | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Lancang Jingmai Airport | ZPJM | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Tengchong Tuofeng Airport | ZPTC | 230 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lashio Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,450 ft field elevation of Lashio 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 Lashio Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lashio Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lashio Airport is VYLS, and its IATA code is LSH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lashio Airport above sea level?
Lashio Airport sits at an elevation of 2,450 feet (747 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lashio Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.9779, 97.7522 — in Lashio, Shan State, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Momeik Airport, about 114 km away.
Does VYLS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYLS 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 Lashio Airport?
Lashio Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,285 ft (1611 m) with a BIT surface.