Magway Airport (MWQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Magway Airport (IATA: MWQ · ICAO: VYMW) is a small airport serving Magway, Myanmar. It lies at 20.1656° N, 94.9414° E, 279 ft (85 m) above sea level.
Overview of Magway Airport
Magway Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Magway in Myanmar. It is identified by the IATA code MWQ and the ICAO code VYMW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Magway Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2600 m (8530 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. The field elevation is 279 ft (85 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ann Airport (VBA) about 105 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 ≈ 2,600 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Magway Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Magway Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Magway Airport
Where is Magway Airport located?
Magway Airport is located in Magway, Myanmar. Its coordinates are 20.1656° N, 94.9414° E.
What is the airport code for Magway Airport?
Magway Airport has an IATA code of MWQ and an ICAO code of VYMW.
How long is the runway at Magway Airport?
Magway Airport's longest runway is about 2600 m (8530 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Magway Airport have?
Magway Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Magway Airport a major airport?
Magway Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Magway Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →