Kawthoung Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kawthoung, Myanmar (Burma). Its IATA code is KAW and its ICAO code is VYKT. The airport lies at an elevation of 180 ft (55 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 02/20, 6,000 ft (1,829 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Yangon time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KAW
- ICAO code
- VYKT
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 180 ft (55 m)
- Coordinates
- 10.0493, 98.5380
- Time zone
- Asia/Yangon
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,000 ft · 1,829 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kawthoung Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| UNN Ranong Airport | Ranong, Thailand | 31 km · 19 mi |
| CJM Chumphon Airport | Chumphon, Thailand | 116 km · 72 mi |
| URT Surat Thani Airport | Surat Thani, Thailand | 121 km · 75 mi |
| USM Samui International Airport | Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand | 176 km · 109 mi |
| HKT Phuket International Airport | Phuket, Thailand | 217 km · 135 mi |
| KBV Krabi International Airport | Krabi, Thailand | 223 km · 139 mi |
| NST Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport | Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand | 228 km · 142 mi |
| MGZ Myeik Airport | Mkeik, Myanmar (Burma) | 266 km · 165 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KAW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 1,140 | 708 | 615 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 3,038 | 1,888 | 1,641 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 3,785 | 2,352 | 2,044 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,850 | 3,014 | 2,619 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 5,034 | 3,128 | 2,718 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 7,398 | 4,597 | 3,995 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,589 | 4,716 | 4,098 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,586 | 5,335 | 4,636 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 9,152 | 5,687 | 4,941 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,597 | 5,963 | 5,182 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,749 | 6,058 | 5,264 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 13,759 | 8,550 | 7,429 | View route |
| JFK New York | 14,324 | 8,900 | 7,734 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 15,147 | 9,412 | 8,179 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,018 | 9,953 | 8,649 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 16,211 | 10,073 | 8,753 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kawthoung Airport?
The IATA code of Kawthoung Airport is KAW and its ICAO code is VYKT.
Where is Kawthoung Airport located?
Kawthoung Airport is in Kawthoung, Tanintharyi Region, Myanmar (Burma), at 10.0493, 98.5380.
What time zone is Kawthoung Airport in?
Kawthoung Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Yangon. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kawthoung Airport?
The longest runway listed is 02/20, 6,000 ft (1,829 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kawthoung Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ranong Airport (UNN), about 31 km (19 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.