Putao Airport (PBU): Codes, Runways & Location
Putao Airport (IATA: PBU · ICAO: VYPT) is a medium-sized airport serving Putao, Myanmar. It lies at 27.3299° N, 97.4263° E, 1500 ft (457 m) above sea level.
Overview of Putao Airport
Putao Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Putao in Myanmar. It is identified by the IATA code PBU and the ICAO code VYPT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Putao Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2134 m (7002 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 1500 ft (457 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tezu Airport (TEI) about 144 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 ≈ 2,134 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Putao Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Putao Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Putao Airport
Where is Putao Airport located?
Putao Airport is located in Putao, Myanmar. Its coordinates are 27.3299° N, 97.4263° E.
What is the airport code for Putao Airport?
Putao Airport has an IATA code of PBU and an ICAO code of VYPT.
How long is the runway at Putao Airport?
Putao Airport's longest runway is about 2134 m (7002 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Putao Airport have?
Putao Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Putao Airport a major airport?
Putao Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Putao Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →