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Putao Airport

Putao Airport (VYPT/PBU) serves Putao, Myanmar. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (17/35). Field elevation is 1500 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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63% Data Complete 33 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 2/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: VYPT
  • Name: Putao Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Uncategorized
  • Latitude: 27.329901
  • Longitude: 97.4263
  • Elevation: 1500 ft
  • Country: Myanmar
  • Municipality: Putao
  • IATA Code: PBU
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: N/A
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 17/35

  • Designation: 17/35
  • Dimensions: 2134x31m
  • Surface: BIT
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.700 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • 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: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

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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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at VYPT?
The tower frequency at Putao Airport is 118.7 MHz.
Does VYPT require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Putao Airport (Myanmar).