Mandalay International Airport (VYMD)
Large airport · Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Mandalay International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYMD |
| IATA | MDL |
| Elevation | 300 ft (91 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°42'8" E 95°58'40" 21.70220, 95.97790 |
| Location | Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 14,003 ft (4268 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
Mandalay International Airport at a glance
Mandalay International Airport is a large airport in Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar, known to airline systems as MDL. The field elevation of 300 ft (91 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYMD 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, 17/35, offers 14,003 ft (4268 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VYMD 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 Mandalay International 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 | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Meiktila Air Base | VYML | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Heho Airport | VYHH | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Momeik Airport | VYMO | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Namsang Airport | VYNS | 203 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mandalay International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 300 ft field elevation of Mandalay International 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 Mandalay International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mandalay International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mandalay International Airport is VYMD, and its IATA code is MDL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mandalay International Airport above sea level?
Mandalay International Airport sits at an elevation of 300 feet (91 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mandalay International Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.7022, 95.9779 — in Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shante Air Base, about 85 km away.
Does VYMD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYMD 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 Mandalay International Airport?
Mandalay International Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 14,003 ft (4268 m) with a CON surface.