Putao Airport (VYPT)
Medium airport · Putao, Kachin State, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Putao Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYPT |
| IATA | PBU |
| Elevation | 1,500 ft (457 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°19'48" E 97°25'35" 27.32990, 97.42630 |
| Location | Putao, Kachin State, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7,002 ft (2134 m) | 102 ft | BIT | Yes |
Putao Airport at a glance
Putao Airport is a medium airport in Putao, Kachin State, Myanmar, known to airline systems as PBU. The field elevation of 1,500 ft (457 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYPT 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, 17/35, offers 7,002 ft (2134 m) of bit surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VYPT 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 Putao Airport
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 | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Nampong Air Base | VYNP | 220 km (119 NM) |
| Diqing Shangri-La Airport | ZPDQ | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Dibrugarh Airport | VEMN | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Along Airport | VEAN | 275 km (149 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Putao Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,500 ft field elevation of Putao 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 Putao Airport
What is the ICAO code of Putao Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Putao Airport is VYPT, and its IATA code is PBU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Putao Airport above sea level?
Putao Airport sits at an elevation of 1,500 feet (457 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Putao Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.3299, 97.4263 — in Putao, Kachin State, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Myitkyina Airport, about 217 km away.
Does VYPT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYPT 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 Putao Airport?
Putao Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,002 ft (2134 m) with a BIT surface.