Flight Simulator Flights at VYNT Namtu Airport

Namtu Airport (ICAO: VYNT) serves the town of Namtu in Mandalay Region, Myanmar, at an elevation of 292 feet. The field offers a single very long, hard-surfaced runway equipped with an ILS approach and lighting, making it a notable instrument-capable destination for simulator pilots exploring this part of Myanmar.

Overview

Namtu Airport, identified by the ICAO code VYNT, lies at Namtu in Mandalay Region, Myanmar, at a field elevation of 292 feet. The airport's standout feature is its single runway, which at over 12,000 feet is unusually long, paired with lighting and an ILS approach on one direction. For a simulator pilot, this combination of length, lighting and instrument approach makes it a straightforward field to fly into under a range of conditions, and an interesting stop for those exploring general aviation and regional airspace in this part of Myanmar.

Airspace & Location

Namtu Airport is situated at Namtu, within Mandalay Region, Myanmar, at coordinates 19.6236 N, 96.201 E.

Runways

The airport has a single physical runway, 16/34, measuring 12,005 feet in length with a hard surface. Both directions are lit, and runway 16 is served by an ILS approach.

Radio & Navigation

Air traffic services are provided on a tower frequency of 118.7 MHz. Runway 16 is equipped with an ILS for instrument approaches.