Namsang Airport (VYNS)
Medium airport · Namsang, Shan State, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Namsang Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYNS |
| IATA | NMS |
| Elevation | 3,100 ft (945 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°53'26" E 97°44'9" 20.89050, 97.73590 |
| Location | Namsang, Shan State, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 12,005 ft (3659 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
Namsang Airport at a glance
Namsang Airport is a medium airport in Namsang, Shan State, Myanmar, known to airline systems as NMS. The field elevation of 3,100 ft (945 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYNS 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, 03/21, offers 12,005 ft (3659 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VYNS 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 Namsang Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heho Airport | VYHH | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Loikaw Airport | VYLK | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Mong Hsat Airport | VYMS | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Mae Hong Son Airport | VTCH | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Shante Air Base | VYST | 189 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Namsang Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,100 ft field elevation of Namsang 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 Namsang Airport
What is the ICAO code of Namsang Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Namsang Airport is VYNS, and its IATA code is NMS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Namsang Airport above sea level?
Namsang Airport sits at an elevation of 3,100 feet (945 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Namsang Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.8905, 97.7359 — in Namsang, Shan State, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Heho Airport, about 99 km away.
Does VYNS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYNS 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 Namsang Airport?
Namsang Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 12,005 ft (3659 m) with a CON surface.