
Regional airport · Kawthoung, Myanmar (Burma)
Kawthoung
- Elevation
- 180 ft
- Coordinates
- 10°03′N 98°32′E
- Local time
- Asia/Yangon
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Field information
VYKT runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Kawthoung (VYKT/KAW) has one runway, 02/20, 6,000 ft (1,829 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 3. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VYKT, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Yangon
Country
Myanmar (Burma)
MM
Municipality
Kawthoung
Elevation
180 ft
Position
10.0493, 98.5380
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 3
Runways · VYKT
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,000 ft (1,829 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VYKT.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kawthoung (VYKT / KAW) in Kawthoung, Myanmar, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VYKT is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VYKT
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Myanmar
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Myanmar. Applicable permit lead times for Myanmar are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Myanmar are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at VYKT
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VYKT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at VYKT
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VYKT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to VYKT
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VYKT: 10° 2′ 57″ N 98° 32′ 17″ E; elevation 180 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Kawthoung
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kawthoung. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VYKT.
- 06
Cargo Operations at VYKT
Support for freighter operations into VYKT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VYKT sits in the network
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Operating into VYKT?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kawthoung — one desk for the whole trip.