Tachileik Airport (VYTL)
Medium airport · Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar
Airport data
| Name | Tachileik Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VYTL |
| IATA | THL |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°29'2" E 99°56'7" 20.48380, 99.93540 |
| Location | Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,002 ft (2134 m) | 102 ft | BIT | Yes |
Tachileik Airport at a glance
Tachileik Airport is a medium airport in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar, known to airline systems as THL. The field elevation of 1,280 ft (390 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VYTL 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, 04/22, offers 7,002 ft (2134 m) of bit surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VYTL 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 Tachileik Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bokeo International Airport | VLBK | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport | VTCT | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Mong Hsat Airport | VYMS | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Kengtung Airport | VYKG | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport | ZPJH | 187 km (101 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tachileik Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,280 ft field elevation of Tachileik 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 Tachileik Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tachileik Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tachileik Airport is VYTL, and its IATA code is THL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tachileik Airport above sea level?
Tachileik Airport sits at an elevation of 1,280 feet (390 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tachileik Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.4838, 99.9354 — in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bokeo International Airport, about 30 km away.
Does VYTL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VYTL 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 Tachileik Airport?
Tachileik Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,002 ft (2134 m) with a BIT surface.