Myitkyina Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Myitkyina, Myanmar (Burma). Its IATA code is MYT and its ICAO code is VYMK. The airport lies at an elevation of 475 ft (145 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 6,100 ft (1,859 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Yangon time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MYT
- ICAO code
- VYMK
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 475 ft (145 m)
- Coordinates
- 25.3836, 97.3519
- Time zone
- Asia/Yangon
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,100 ft · 1,859 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Bitumen | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Myitkyina Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BMO Banmaw Airport | Banmaw, Myanmar (Burma) | 124 km · 77 mi |
| TCZ Tengchong Tuofeng Airport | Baoshan (Tengchong), China | 124 km · 77 mi |
| LUM Dehong Mangshi International Airport | Dehong (Mangshi), China | 162 km · 101 mi |
| KHM Kanti Airport | Kanti, Myanmar (Burma) | 181 km · 112 mi |
| BSD Baoshan Yunrui Airport | Baoshan (Longyang), China | 186 km · 116 mi |
| PBU Putao Airport | Putao, Myanmar (Burma) | 217 km · 135 mi |
| LSH Lashio Airport | Lashio, Myanmar (Burma) | 271 km · 168 mi |
| CWJ Cangyuan Washan Airport | Lincang (Cangyuan), China | 311 km · 193 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MYT. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 2,036 | 1,265 | 1,099 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,421 | 1,504 | 1,307 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 2,766 | 1,719 | 1,493 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,187 | 2,601 | 2,261 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,202 | 2,611 | 2,269 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,446 | 4,006 | 3,481 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,792 | 4,842 | 4,208 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,239 | 5,120 | 4,449 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,339 | 5,182 | 4,503 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,705 | 5,409 | 4,700 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,367 | 5,820 | 5,058 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,414 | 7,714 | 6,703 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,617 | 7,840 | 6,812 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,450 | 8,357 | 7,262 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,725 | 9,149 | 7,951 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,356 | 10,163 | 8,832 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.700 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Myitkyina Airport?
The IATA code of Myitkyina Airport is MYT and its ICAO code is VYMK.
Where is Myitkyina Airport located?
Myitkyina Airport is in Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar (Burma), at 25.3836, 97.3519.
What time zone is Myitkyina Airport in?
Myitkyina 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 Myitkyina Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 6,100 ft (1,859 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Myitkyina Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Banmaw Airport (BMO), about 124 km (77 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.