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Mandalay International Airport (VYMD/MDL) — Mandalay, Myanmar

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.6
Runways: 17/35
Elevation: 300 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VYMD
Name: Mandalay International Airport
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 21.7022
Longitude: 95.977898
Elevation: 300 ft
Country: Myanmar
Municipality: Mandalay
IATA Code: MDL
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Yangon
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 4268x61m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.600 MHz
Ground: 121.725 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 119.200 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: DCA Myanmar / handling agent. Overfly and landing permits required for foreign-registered aircraft.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DCA Myanmar regulated. Often quoted in USD.
Parking Fee: DCA Myanmar rates. USD accepted.
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: Mandalay International Airport. Second largest city. Modern airport opened 2000. Located ~35km south of city.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Myanmar Petrochemical Enterprise (MPE) / international suppliers. Pre-coordinate fuel availability due to supply chain uncertainties.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International port of entry. CIQ available. Visa required for most nationalities; e-Visa accepted. Political situation may affect operations - check NOTAMs and advisories.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No official curfew. 4,270m runway - one of longest in region. Operations may be affected by political situation. Check NOTAMs.

Airport Services

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Myanmar Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 7d Landing: 45d

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

Private / GA Operations:

Prior permission required. 7-day lead time for Yangon, 14 days for other airports.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers VYMD. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

VYCZ Chanmyathazi Airport 16 NM VYAS Anisakan Airport 28 NM VYST Shante Air Base 46 NM VYML Meiktila Air Base 49 NM VYPU Pakhokku Airport 52 NM VYMY Monywar Airport 58 NM VYSL Salingyi Airport 59 NM VYBG Bagan Airport 66 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VYMD?: The tower frequency at Mandalay International Airport is 118.6 MHz.
What fuel is available at VYMD?: Mandalay International Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does VYMD require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Mandalay International Airport (Myanmar). Permit details for Myanmar
Does VYMD require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Mandalay International Airport.
Where is VYMD located?: Mandalay International Airport (VYMD) is located in Mandalay, Myanmar.
What is the IATA code for VYMD?: The IATA code for Mandalay International Airport is MDL.
How long is the runway at VYMD?: The main runway at Mandalay International Airport (17/35) measures 4268x61m.
Does VYMD have an ILS approach?: Yes, Mandalay International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 17/35.
Is VYMD a port of entry?: Yes, Mandalay International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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