What is the current weather at Tachileik Airport?

Current conditions at Tachileik Airport (VYTL) are VFR. Temperature is 19°C. Winds are from VRB° at 1 knots.

What runways does VYTL have?

Tachileik Airport has 1 runway(s): Runway 04/22 (7,002 ft, BIT).

Does VYTL have an ILS approach?

Tachileik Airport (VYTL) does not have ILS equipment listed. Check the current AIP for available instrument approaches.

What is the elevation of VYTL?

Tachileik Airport (VYTL) has a field elevation of 1,280 feet MSL.

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Tachileik Airport

VYTL / THL

Tachileik, MM

Last Updated

Mar 4, 19:00Z

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Weather Source: Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (VTCT)

Distance: 32nm / 59km from VYTL

Current Weather

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Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

QNH

Fresh 25 min ago

19:00Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

19°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 16°C

1 kt

Variable

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1010 hPa

QNH

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VTCT 041900Z VRB01KT CAVOK 19/16 Q1010 NOSIG

QNH

1010 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

967 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (1,280 ft)

Pressure Alt

1,378 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013 hPa

Density Altitude: 2,165 ft

ISA Deviation: +6.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VTCT 041700Z 0418/0524 30005KT 9000 SCT035 BECMG 0501/0503 10005KT TEMPO 0507/0513 23015G25KT 4000 TSRA FEW020CB BKN030 BECMG 0511/0513 28005KT BECMG 0519/0521 34005KT

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

19:25Z BASE

+0h

VFR 300° 5 kt

Visibility: 9 km

01:00Z BECMG

+6h

VFR 100° 5 kt

07:00Z TEMPO

+12h

IFR 230° 15 kt

Visibility: 4 km

Ceiling: 3,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

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Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
04/22	7,002 ft	102 ft	BIT	37°	No wind data

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Tachileik Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VYTL

IATA Code: THL

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 1,280 ft MSL

Location

City: Tachileik

Country: MM

Latitude: 20.483801°

Longitude: 99.935402°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22

Length: 7,002 ft

Width: 102 ft

Surface: BIT

ILS: No

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About Tachileik Airport

Overview

Tachileik Airport serves the eastern border region of Myanmar, situated near Thailand at an elevation of 1280 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 20.483801, 99.935402, this medium-sized airport supports regional transportation and cross-border connectivity in a strategically important area of Southeast Asia.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 1280 feet MSL suggests a moderate terrain environment that can experience variable weather conditions typical of the Myanmar-Thailand border region. Pilots should anticipate potential seasonal wind shifts and be prepared for potential thermal variations due to the airport's geographic positioning.

Notable Features

The single runway 04/22 provides a substantial 7002-foot bituminous surface, offering adequate length for most regional aircraft operations. The airport's location near international borders suggests potential complexity in airspace management and navigation considerations for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22's orientation indicates potential wind alignment variations that pilots must assess during pre-flight planning. The 7002-foot runway length provides operational flexibility for most medium-sized aircraft, with approach considerations dependent on specific aircraft performance characteristics and current meteorological conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.