Nay Pyi Taw International Airport (VYNT)
Large airport · Naypyitaw, Mandalay Region, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Nay Pyi Taw International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYNT |
| IATA | NYT |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 19°37'25" E 96°12'4" 19.62350, 96.20100 |
| Location | Naypyitaw, Mandalay Region, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 12,000 ft (3658 m) | 500 ft | CON | Yes |
Nay Pyi Taw International Airport at a glance
Nay Pyi Taw International Airport is a large airport in Naypyitaw, Mandalay Region, Myanmar, known to airline systems as NYT. The field elevation of 302 ft (92 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYNT 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, 16/34, offers 12,000 ft (3658 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VYNT 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 Nay Pyi Taw International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loikaw Airport | VYLK | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Heho Airport | VYHH | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Meiktila Air Base | VYML | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Shante Air Base | VYST | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Mae Hong Son Airport | VTCH | 189 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nay Pyi Taw International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 302 ft field elevation of Nay Pyi Taw International 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 Nay Pyi Taw International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nay Pyi Taw International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nay Pyi Taw International Airport is VYNT, and its IATA code is NYT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nay Pyi Taw International Airport above sea level?
Nay Pyi Taw International Airport sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nay Pyi Taw International Airport located?
The airport lies at 19.6235, 96.2010 — in Naypyitaw, Mandalay Region, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Loikaw Airport, about 106 km away.
Does VYNT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYNT 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 Nay Pyi Taw International Airport?
Nay Pyi Taw International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 12,000 ft (3658 m) with a CON surface.