Myitkyina Airport (VYMK)
Medium airport · Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Myitkyina Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYMK |
| IATA | MYT |
| Elevation | 475 ft (145 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°23'1" E 97°21'7" 25.38360, 97.35190 |
| Location | Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,100 ft (1859 m) | 100 ft | BIT | Yes |
Myitkyina Airport at a glance
Myitkyina Airport is a medium airport in Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar, known to airline systems as MYT. The field elevation of 475 ft (145 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYMK 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, 04/22, offers 6,100 ft (1859 m) of bit surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VYMK 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 Myitkyina Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nampong Air Base | VYNP | 7 km (4 NM) |
| Tengchong Tuofeng Airport | ZPTC | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Dehong Mangshi International Airport | ZPMS | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Baoshan Yunrui Airport | ZPBS | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Putao Airport | VYPT | 217 km (117 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Myitkyina Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 475 ft field elevation of Myitkyina 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 Myitkyina Airport
What is the ICAO code of Myitkyina Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Myitkyina Airport is VYMK, and its IATA code is MYT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Myitkyina Airport above sea level?
Myitkyina Airport sits at an elevation of 475 feet (145 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Myitkyina Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.3836, 97.3519 — in Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nampong Air Base, about 7 km away.
Does VYMK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYMK 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 Myitkyina Airport?
Myitkyina Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,100 ft (1859 m) with a BIT surface.