Momeik Airport (VYMO)
Medium airport · Shan State, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Momeik Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYMO |
| IATA | MOE |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 23°5'33" E 96°38'43" 23.09250, 96.64530 |
| Location | Shan State, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,498 ft (1371 m) | 102 ft | BIT | No |
Momeik Airport at a glance
Momeik Airport is a medium airport in Shan State, Myanmar, known to airline systems as MOE. The field elevation of 600 ft (183 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYMO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 4,498 ft (1371 m) of bit surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VYMO 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 Momeik Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lashio Airport | VYLS | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Mandalay International Airport | VYMD | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Dehong Mangshi International Airport | ZPMS | 241 km (130 NM) |
| Shante Air Base | VYST | 251 km (136 NM) |
| Meiktila Air Base | VYML | 257 km (139 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Momeik Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 600 ft field elevation of Momeik 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 Momeik Airport
What is the ICAO code of Momeik Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Momeik Airport is VYMO, and its IATA code is MOE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Momeik Airport above sea level?
Momeik Airport sits at an elevation of 600 feet (183 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Momeik Airport located?
The airport lies at 23.0925, 96.6453 — in Shan State, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lashio Airport, about 114 km away.
Does VYMO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYMO 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 Momeik Airport?
Momeik Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 4,498 ft (1371 m) with a BIT surface.