Kawthoung Airport (KAW): Codes, Runways & Location
Kawthoung Airport (IATA: KAW · ICAO: VYKT) is a medium-sized airport serving Kawthoung, Myanmar. It lies at 10.0493° N, 98.5380° E, 180 ft (55 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kawthoung Airport
Kawthoung Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kawthoung in Myanmar. It is identified by the IATA code KAW and the ICAO code VYKT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kawthoung Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1829 m (6000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 180 ft (55 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ranong Airport (UNN) about 31 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,829 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kawthoung Airport
Where is Kawthoung Airport located?
Kawthoung Airport is located in Kawthoung, Myanmar. Its coordinates are 10.0493° N, 98.5380° E.
What is the airport code for Kawthoung Airport?
Kawthoung Airport has an IATA code of KAW and an ICAO code of VYKT.
How long is the runway at Kawthoung Airport?
Kawthoung Airport's longest runway is about 1829 m (6000 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Kawthoung Airport have?
Kawthoung Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kawthoung Airport a major airport?
Kawthoung Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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