Kyaukpyu Airport

VYKP / KYP

Kyaukpyu, MM

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Kyaukpyu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VYKP
IATA Code: KYP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Kyaukpyu
Country: MM
Latitude: 19.426399°
Longitude: 93.534798°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 4,600 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

About Kyaukpyu Airport

Overview

Kyaukpyu Airport serves the coastal region of Rakhine State in western Myanmar, located at coordinates 19.426399, 93.534798. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 20 feet mean sea level, it provides essential regional transportation infrastructure for the Kyaukpyu area.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation of 20 ft MSL suggests a maritime climate typical of coastal Myanmar, with potential for variable winds and humidity. Pilots should anticipate potential sea-level meteorological conditions that can impact visibility and wind patterns, particularly during seasonal transition periods.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (18/36) with a bituminous surface measuring 4,600 feet in length. Its coastal location near the Bay of Bengal implies potential for terrain variations and coastal meteorological influences that pilots should carefully assess during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 provides a primary approach axis aligned with a north-south orientation. Given the runway's moderate length of 4,600 feet, pilots should carefully calculate landing and takeoff performance parameters, particularly when operating aircraft near the runway's operational limits.

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.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

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.