Putao Airport

VYPT / PBU

Putao, MM

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Putao Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VYPT
IATA Code: PBU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,500 ft MSL

Location

City: Putao
Country: MM
Latitude: 27.329901°
Longitude: 97.426300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 7,002 ft
Width: 102 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Putao Airport

Overview

Putao Airport serves the remote mountainous region of northern Myanmar, located at coordinates 27.329901, 97.426300. As a medium airport situated at 1500 ft mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure in a geographically challenging area of Southeast Asia.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 1500 ft MSL indicates a higher-altitude environment with potential for variable atmospheric conditions typical of mountainous terrain. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations that could impact aircraft performance, particularly during seasonal temperature shifts.

Notable Features

Putao Airport features a single runway (17/35) with a substantial length of 7002 feet, constructed with a bituminous (BIT) surface. The runway's orientation suggests it can accommodate medium-sized aircraft and provides flexibility for approaches from different directions based on wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

The runway's 17/35 orientation indicates potential crosswind scenarios, with approaches possible from either 170 or 350 degree headings. Pilots should carefully assess wind conditions and be prepared for potential terrain-influenced wind shifts when operating in this mountainous airport environment.

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

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