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Sittwe Airport
Sittwe Airport (VYSW/AKY) serves Sittwe, Myanmar. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (11/29). Field elevation is 27 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Runways
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VYSW
- Name: Sittwe Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 20.133165
- Longitude: 92.870689
- Elevation: 27 ft
- Country: Myanmar
- Municipality: Sittwe
- IATA Code: AKY
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 1829x46m
- 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: 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. Special permits may be required for Rakhine State.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DCA Myanmar regulated
- Parking Fee: DCA Myanmar rates
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Sittwe Airport, Rakhine State. Western Myanmar coastal airport. Limited commercial service.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Very limited fuel supply. Remote location. Must pre-arrange all fuel. Carry sufficient reserves.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport. Check security advisories for Rakhine State. Travel restrictions may apply.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Coastal airport. Cyclone risk during monsoon (May-Oct). Check security situation and 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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VYSW?
- The tower frequency at Sittwe Airport is 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VYSW?
- Sittwe Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does VYSW require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Sittwe Airport (Myanmar).
- Does VYSW require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Sittwe Airport.