Nampong Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Nampong Air Base (ICAO: VYNP) is a medium-sized airport serving Myitkyina, Myanmar. It lies at 25.3544° N, 97.2952° E, 459 ft (140 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nampong Air Base
Nampong Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Myitkyina in Myanmar. It is identified by the ICAO code VYNP. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Nampong Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3360 m (11025 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 459 ft (140 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Myitkyina Airport (MYT) about 7 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 ≈ 3,360 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nampong Air Base
Where is Nampong Air Base located?
Nampong Air Base is located in Myitkyina, Myanmar. Its coordinates are 25.3544° N, 97.2952° E.
What is the airport code for Nampong Air Base?
Nampong Air Base has an ICAO code of VYNP.
How long is the runway at Nampong Air Base?
Nampong Air Base's longest runway is about 3360 m (11025 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Nampong Air Base have?
Nampong Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Nampong Air Base a major airport?
Nampong Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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