
Regional airport · Tachilek, Myanmar (Burma)
Tachilek
- Elevation
- 1,280 ft
- Coordinates
- 20°29′N 99°56′E
- Local time
- Asia/Yangon
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Field information
VYTL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Tachilek (VYTL/THL) has one runway, 04/22, 7,002 ft (2,134 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VYTL, 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
Tachileik
Elevation
1,280 ft
Position
20.4838, 99.9354
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Runways · VYTL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,002 ft (2,134 m) | 102 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VYTL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tachilek (VYTL / THL) in Tachilek, Myanmar, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VYTL 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 VYTL
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
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 VYTL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VYTL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at VYTL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VYTL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to VYTL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VYTL: 20° 29′ 2″ N 99° 56′ 7″ E; elevation 1280 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Tachilek
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tachilek. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VYTL.
- 06
Cargo Operations at VYTL
Support for freighter operations into VYTL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VYTL sits in the network
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Operating into VYTL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Tachilek — one desk for the whole trip.