Myeik Airport (VYME)
Medium airport · Mkeik, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Myeik Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYME |
| IATA | MGZ |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°26'23" E 98°37'17" 12.43980, 98.62150 |
| Location | Mkeik, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8,795 ft (2681 m) | 180 ft | ASP | Yes |
Myeik Airport at a glance
Myeik Airport is a medium airport in Mkeik, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar, known to airline systems as MGZ. The field elevation of 75 ft (23 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYME 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, 18/36, offers 8,795 ft (2681 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VYME 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 Myeik Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hua Hin Airport | VTPH | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Dawei Airport | VYDW | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Chumphon Airport | VTSE | 208 km (112 NM) |
| Kamphaeng Saen Airport | VTBK | 232 km (125 NM) |
| U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport | VTBU | 260 km (140 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Myeik Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 75 ft field elevation of Myeik 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 Myeik Airport
What is the ICAO code of Myeik Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Myeik Airport is VYME, and its IATA code is MGZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Myeik Airport above sea level?
Myeik Airport sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Myeik Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.4398, 98.6215 — in Mkeik, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hua Hin Airport, about 146 km away.
Does VYME publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYME 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 Myeik Airport?
Myeik Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 8,795 ft (2681 m) with a ASP surface.