Sittwe Airport (VYSW)
Medium airport · Sittwe, Rakhine State, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Sittwe Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYSW |
| IATA | AKY |
| Elevation | 27 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°7'59" E 92°52'14" 20.13317, 92.87069 |
| Location | Sittwe, Rakhine State, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,001 ft (1829 m) | 151 ft | BIT | Yes |
Sittwe Airport at a glance
Sittwe Airport is a medium airport in Sittwe, Rakhine State, Myanmar, known to airline systems as AKY. The field elevation of 27 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYSW 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, 11/29, offers 6,001 ft (1829 m) of bit surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VYSW 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 Sittwe Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kyaukpyu Airport | VYKP | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Cox's Bazar Airport | VGCB | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Thandwe Airport | VYTD | 239 km (129 NM) |
| Shah Amanat International Airport | VGEG | 260 km (140 NM) |
| Meiktila Air Base | VYML | 326 km (176 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sittwe Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 27 ft field elevation of Sittwe 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 Sittwe Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sittwe Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sittwe Airport is VYSW, and its IATA code is AKY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sittwe Airport above sea level?
Sittwe Airport sits at an elevation of 27 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sittwe Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.1332, 92.8707 — in Sittwe, Rakhine State, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kyaukpyu Airport, about 105 km away.
Does VYSW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYSW 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 Sittwe Airport?
Sittwe Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,001 ft (1829 m) with a BIT surface.