Lashio Airport

VYLS / LSH

Lashio, MM

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Lashio Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VYLS
IATA Code: LSH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,450 ft MSL

Location

City: Lashio
Country: MM
Latitude: 22.977900°
Longitude: 97.752197°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 5,285 ft
Width: 95 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Lashio Airport

Overview

Lashio Airport serves the northeastern region of Myanmar, located in the Shan State at an elevation of 2,450 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential air transportation infrastructure for the local area, connecting Lashio with other regional destinations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation at 2,450 ft MSL indicates a moderate-altitude environment that can impact aircraft performance, particularly during warmer months. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude variations that could affect climb rates and takeoff distances, especially with the single runway configuration.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (01/19) constructed of bituminous surface, measuring 5,285 feet in length. Its geographic coordinates at 22.977900, 97.752197 place it in a terrain-complex region of Myanmar's northeastern mountainous landscape, which may present challenging approach and departure conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19 offers a linear 5,285-foot bituminous surface aligned approximately north-south. Pilots should carefully assess wind conditions and aircraft performance capabilities, considering the moderate elevation and potential terrain interactions when planning arrivals and departures at this airport.

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Official Data Sources

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