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Putao Airport

Putao, Myanmar

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Putao Airport

Putao, Myanmar
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VYPT
ICAO
1500 ft
Elevation
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Remote gateway to Myanmar's northernmost frontier town.

Location
Putao, Myanmar
Putao Airport (IATA: PBU, ICAO: VYPT) serves Putao, the northernmost city in Myanmar, situated in Kachin State near the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. The airport is a critical lifeline for the region, as road access to Putao is extremely limited and seasonally unreliable, making air travel the primary means of connection to the rest of the country. The airport handles a modest volume of domestic traffic, primarily serving government officials, aid workers, tourists visiting the surrounding wilderness, and local residents. It is surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery and is a starting point for trekking expeditions into the remote Hkakabo Razi area, home to Myanmar's highest peak. Infrastructure at Putao Airport is basic, reflecting the town's remote character. The facility supports small turboprop aircraft operations and has limited ground services compared to major international or even regional airports in Myanmar.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger facilities suitable for low-volume domestic operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport into Putao town is available by taxi or local vehicle, with the town center located a short distance from the terminal.
Airlines here
Myanmar National Airlines and Air KBZ have historically operated domestic services connecting Putao to Mandalay and Yangon.
Notable facts
  • ›Putao is one of the northernmost airports in Myanmar, close to the borders with China and India.
  • ›The airport serves as a key access point for expeditions to Hkakabo Razi, Myanmar's highest mountain.
  • ›Road connectivity to Putao is extremely poor, making the airport the primary transport link for the region.
  • ›The surrounding area is known for exceptional biodiversity and is near Hkakabo Razi National Park.
  • ›Operations are limited to smaller turboprop aircraft due to runway and facility constraints.
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Route map (1 destinations)

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Routes

PBU → MYTW9 · AT7

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Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 721 routes
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Encyclopaedia

Putao Airport is an airport in Putao, Myanmar. The airport was originally part of Fort Hertz, which served as an isolated British outpost during the Burma Campaign in World War II.

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