Bagan Airport
Bagan Airport (VYBG/NYU) serves Nyaung U, Myanmar. This is a small airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 312 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VYBG
- Name: Bagan Airport
- Type: small_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 21.178801
- Longitude: 94.930199
- Elevation: 312 ft
- Country: Myanmar
- Municipality: Nyaung U
- IATA Code: NYU
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 2591x30m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), NDB, Visual
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 119.700 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: DCA Myanmar / local airport authority. Permits required.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DCA Myanmar regulated
- Parking Fee: DCA Myanmar rates
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Nyaung U Airport, Bagan. Gateway to ancient temple city (UNESCO). Major tourism airport.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited fuel supply. MPE supply chain. Pre-arrangement essential. Fuel availability uncertain.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport. International passengers must clear CIQ at Yangon or Mandalay first.
Restrictions
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- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Dry zone airport. Good visibility generally. Short runway (~2,700m). Daylight operations preferred.
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Myanmar Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 7 days minimum advance application; 48 hours minimum for overflight clearance
- Landing Lead Time: 7 days for Yangon International Airport; 14 days for other airports; 45 days for inclusive tour charter flights
Prior permission required. 7-day lead time for Yangon, 14 days for other airports.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VYBG?
- The tower frequency at Bagan Airport is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VYBG?
- Bagan Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does VYBG require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Bagan Airport (Myanmar).
- Does VYBG require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Bagan Airport.