Regional airport · Putao, Myanmar (Burma)
Putao
- Elevation
- 1,500 ft
- Coordinates
- 27°20′N 97°26′E
- Local time
- Asia/Yangon
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Field information
VYPT runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Putao (VYPT/PBU) has one runway, 17/35, 7,002 ft (2,134 m) long of asphalt. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 3. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VYPT, 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
Putao
Elevation
1,500 ft
Position
27.3299, 97.4263
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 3
Runways · VYPT
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7,002 ft (2,134 m) | 102 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VYPT.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Putao (VYPT / PBU) in Putao, Myanmar, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VYPT 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 VYPT
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 VYPT
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VYPT covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at VYPT
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VYPT is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to VYPT
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VYPT: 27° 19′ 48″ N 97° 25′ 35″ E; elevation 1500 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Putao
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Putao. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VYPT.
- 06
Cargo Operations at VYPT
Support for freighter operations into VYPT covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VYPT sits in the network
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Operating into VYPT?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Putao — one desk for the whole trip.