Loikaw Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Loikaw, Myanmar (Burma). Its IATA code is LIW and its ICAO code is VYLK. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,940 ft (896 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 01/19, 5,200 ft (1,585 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Yangon time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LIW
- ICAO code
- VYLK
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,940 ft (896 m)
- Coordinates
- 19.6915, 97.2148
- Time zone
- Asia/Yangon
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,200 ft · 1,585 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Bitumen | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Loikaw Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HGN Mae Hong Son Airport | Mae Hong Son, Thailand | 91 km · 57 mi |
| NYT Nay Pyi Taw International Airport | Naypyitaw, Myanmar (Burma) | 106 km · 66 mi |
| HEH Heho Airport | Heho, Myanmar (Burma) | 125 km · 78 mi |
| CNX Chiang Mai International Airport | Chiang Mai, Thailand | 210 km · 130 mi |
| MOG Mong Hsat Airport | Mong Hsat, Myanmar (Burma) | 232 km · 144 mi |
| MWQ Magway Airport | Magway, Myanmar (Burma) | 243 km · 151 mi |
| MDL Mandalay International Airport | Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma) | 258 km · 160 mi |
| CEI Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport | Chiang Rai, Thailand | 281 km · 175 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LIW. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 2,169 | 1,348 | 1,171 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 2,263 | 1,406 | 1,222 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,924 | 1,817 | 1,579 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,327 | 2,689 | 2,336 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,507 | 2,801 | 2,434 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,805 | 4,228 | 3,674 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,250 | 5,126 | 4,455 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,257 | 5,131 | 4,458 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,698 | 5,404 | 4,696 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,820 | 5,481 | 4,763 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,017 | 5,603 | 4,869 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,958 | 8,052 | 6,997 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,242 | 8,228 | 7,150 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,083 | 8,751 | 7,604 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 15,316 | 9,517 | 8,270 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,246 | 10,095 | 8,772 | 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 Loikaw Airport?
The IATA code of Loikaw Airport is LIW and its ICAO code is VYLK.
Where is Loikaw Airport located?
Loikaw Airport is in Loikaw, Kayah State, Myanmar (Burma), at 19.6915, 97.2148.
What time zone is Loikaw Airport in?
Loikaw 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 Loikaw Airport?
The longest runway listed is 01/19, 5,200 ft (1,585 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Loikaw Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN), about 91 km (57 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.