Putao Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Putao, Myanmar (Burma). Its IATA code is PBU and its ICAO code is VYPT. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,500 ft (457 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 17/35, 7,002 ft (2,134 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Yangon time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PBU
- ICAO code
- VYPT
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,500 ft (457 m)
- Coordinates
- 27.3299, 97.4263
- Time zone
- Asia/Yangon
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7,002 ft · 2,134 m | 102 ft · 31 m | Bitumen | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Putao Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MYT Myitkyina Airport | Myitkyina, Myanmar (Burma) | 217 km · 135 mi |
| DIG Diqing Shangri-La Airport | Diqing (Shangri-La), China | 228 km · 142 mi |
| KHM Kanti Airport | Kanti, Myanmar (Burma) | 229 km · 142 mi |
| DIB Dibrugarh Airport | Dibrugarh, India | 238 km · 148 mi |
| TCZ Tengchong Tuofeng Airport | Baoshan (Tengchong), China | 286 km · 178 mi |
| BSD Baoshan Yunrui Airport | Baoshan (Longyang), China | 307 km · 191 mi |
| IXI Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport | Lilabari, India | 329 km · 204 mi |
| JRH Jorhat Airport | Jorhat, India | 329 km · 204 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PBU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 1,999 | 1,242 | 1,080 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,262 | 1,405 | 1,221 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 2,972 | 1,847 | 1,605 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,089 | 2,541 | 2,208 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,179 | 2,597 | 2,257 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,332 | 3,934 | 3,419 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,640 | 4,747 | 4,125 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,086 | 5,024 | 4,366 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,178 | 5,082 | 4,416 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,858 | 5,504 | 4,783 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,490 | 5,897 | 5,124 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,226 | 7,597 | 6,601 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,403 | 7,707 | 6,697 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,233 | 8,223 | 7,145 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,520 | 9,022 | 7,840 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,375 | 10,175 | 8,842 | 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 Putao Airport?
The IATA code of Putao Airport is PBU and its ICAO code is VYPT.
Where is Putao Airport located?
Putao Airport is in Putao, Kachin State, Myanmar (Burma), at 27.3299, 97.4263.
What time zone is Putao Airport in?
Putao 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 Putao Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17/35, 7,002 ft (2,134 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Putao Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Myitkyina Airport (MYT), about 217 km (135 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.