Loikaw Airport (LIW): Codes, Runways & Location
Loikaw Airport (IATA: LIW · ICAO: VYLK) is a medium-sized airport serving Loikaw, Myanmar. It lies at 19.6915° N, 97.2148° E, 2940 ft (896 m) above sea level.
Overview of Loikaw Airport
Loikaw Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Loikaw in Myanmar. It is identified by the IATA code LIW and the ICAO code VYLK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Loikaw Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1585 m (5200 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, 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 2940 ft (896 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN) about 91 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 ≈ 1,585 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Loikaw Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Loikaw Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Loikaw Airport
Where is Loikaw Airport located?
Loikaw Airport is located in Loikaw, Myanmar. Its coordinates are 19.6915° N, 97.2148° E.
What is the airport code for Loikaw Airport?
Loikaw Airport has an IATA code of LIW and an ICAO code of VYLK.
How long is the runway at Loikaw Airport?
Loikaw Airport's longest runway is about 1585 m (5200 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Loikaw Airport have?
Loikaw Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Loikaw Airport a major airport?
Loikaw Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Loikaw Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →