Nampong Air Base (VYNP)
Medium airport · Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Nampong Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYNP |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°21'16" E 97°17'43" 25.35440, 97.29520 |
| Location | Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 11,025 ft (3360 m) | 190 ft | ASP | No |
Nampong Air Base at a glance
Nampong Air Base is a medium airport in Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar. The field elevation of 459 ft (140 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYNP 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, 18/36, offers 11,025 ft (3360 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VYNP 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 Nampong Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Myitkyina Airport | VYMK | 7 km (4 NM) |
| Tengchong Tuofeng Airport | ZPTC | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Dehong Mangshi International Airport | ZPMS | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Baoshan Yunrui Airport | ZPBS | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Putao Airport | VYPT | 220 km (119 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nampong Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 459 ft field elevation of Nampong Air Base 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 Nampong Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Nampong Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Nampong Air Base is VYNP, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nampong Air Base above sea level?
Nampong Air Base sits at an elevation of 459 feet (140 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nampong Air Base located?
The airport lies at 25.3544, 97.2952 — in Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Myitkyina Airport, about 7 km away.
Does VYNP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYNP 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 Nampong Air Base?
Nampong Air Base has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 11,025 ft (3360 m) with a ASP surface.