Tachileik Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Tachileik, Myanmar (Burma). Its IATA code is THL and its ICAO code is VYTL. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,280 ft (390 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 04/22, 7,002 ft (2,134 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Yangon time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- THL
- ICAO code
- VYTL
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,280 ft (390 m)
- Coordinates
- 20.4838, 99.9354
- Time zone
- Asia/Yangon
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,002 ft · 2,134 m | 102 ft · 31 m | Bitumen | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Tachileik Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BOR Bokeo International Airport | Ton Phueng, Laos | 30 km · 19 mi |
| CEI Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport | Chiang Rai, Thailand | 59 km · 37 mi |
| MOG Mong Hsat Airport | Mong Hsat, Myanmar (Burma) | 71 km · 44 mi |
| KET Kengtung Airport | Kengtung, Myanmar (Burma) | 96 km · 60 mi |
| LXG Luang Namtha Airport | Luang Namtha, Laos | 162 km · 101 mi |
| JHG Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport | Jinghong (Gasa), China | 187 km · 116 mi |
| NNT Nan Airport | Thailand | 206 km · 128 mi |
| ODY Oudomsay Airport | Oudomsay, Laos | 215 km · 134 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from THL. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 2,173 | 1,350 | 1,173 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 2,473 | 1,537 | 1,336 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,693 | 1,673 | 1,454 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,220 | 2,622 | 2,278 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,576 | 2,844 | 2,471 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,979 | 4,336 | 3,768 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,126 | 5,049 | 4,388 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,373 | 5,203 | 4,521 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,821 | 5,481 | 4,763 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,929 | 5,548 | 4,821 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,305 | 5,782 | 5,024 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,728 | 7,909 | 6,872 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,187 | 8,194 | 7,121 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,979 | 8,686 | 7,548 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 15,117 | 9,394 | 8,163 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,543 | 10,279 | 8,932 | 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 Tachileik Airport?
The IATA code of Tachileik Airport is THL and its ICAO code is VYTL.
Where is Tachileik Airport located?
Tachileik Airport is in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), at 20.4838, 99.9354.
What time zone is Tachileik Airport in?
Tachileik 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 Tachileik Airport?
The longest runway listed is 04/22, 7,002 ft (2,134 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Tachileik Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Bokeo International Airport (BOR), about 30 km (19 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.