Mong Hsat Airport (VYMS)
Medium airport · Mong Hsat, Shan State, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Mong Hsat Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYMS |
| IATA | MOG |
| Elevation | 1,875 ft (572 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°31'0" E 99°15'24" 20.51680, 99.25680 |
| Location | Mong Hsat, Shan State, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 102 ft | BIT | No |
Mong Hsat Airport at a glance
Mong Hsat Airport is a medium airport in Mong Hsat, Shan State, Myanmar, known to airline systems as MOG. The field elevation of 1,875 ft (572 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYMS 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, 12/30, offers 5,000 ft (1524 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 VYMS 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 Mong Hsat Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tachileik Airport | VYTL | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport | VTCT | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Kengtung Airport | VYKG | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Bokeo International Airport | VLBK | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Namsang Airport | VYNS | 164 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mong Hsat Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,875 ft field elevation of Mong Hsat 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 Mong Hsat Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mong Hsat Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mong Hsat Airport is VYMS, and its IATA code is MOG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mong Hsat Airport above sea level?
Mong Hsat Airport sits at an elevation of 1,875 feet (572 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mong Hsat Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.5168, 99.2568 — in Mong Hsat, Shan State, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tachileik Airport, about 71 km away.
Does VYMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYMS 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 Mong Hsat Airport?
Mong Hsat Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a BIT surface.