Airports / Myanmar / KYP
Kyaukpyu Airport.
Kyaukpyu, Myanmar · 20 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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93 ratings
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Operators based
20
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
57 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sittwe Airport (AKY).
Overview
Kyaukpyu Airport (VYKP / KYP) is a mid-sized airport serving Kyaukpyu, Myanmar. Field elevation is 20 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KYP as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Sittwe Airport (AKY, 57 nm), Thandwe Airport (SNW, 72 nm), and Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB, 151 nm). The field has a single 4,600-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from KYP are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KYP to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
VYKP
IATA
KYP
FAA / Local
VYKP
Elevation
20 ft
Coordinates
19.4264° N · 93.5348° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Myanmar fields
state range 20–3,858 ft
At 20 ft, KYP sits lower than 91% of the 22 Myanmar fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,600 ft
- 18/364,600 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,600 ft
KYP's 4,600 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 57nmAKYSittwe AirportSittwe
- 72nmSNWThandwe AirportThandwe
- 151nmCXBCox's Bazar AirportCox's Bazar
- 151nmNYTNay Pyi Taw International AirportNaypyitaw
- 159nmVYMLMeiktila Air BaseMeiktila
- 162nmVYSTShante Air BaseMeiktila
Location
Open the full mapVYKP · Kyaukpyu Airport · Kyaukpyu, Myanmar
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KYP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,098 nm | 12h 15m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,951 nm | 14h 14m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,351 nm | 15h 10m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,793 nm | 16h 12m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,827 nm | 16h 17m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,922 nm | 16h 30m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,997 nm | 16h 40m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 7,080 nm | 16h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KYP?
- Kyaukpyu Airport's longest paved runway is 4,600 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KYP?
- Kyaukpyu Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,600 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KYP?
- The closest alternate is Sittwe Airport (AKY), about 57 nm away, followed by Thandwe Airport (SNW) at 72 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KYP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 15m (5,098 nm), Honolulu about 14h 14m (5,951 nm), Seattle about 15h 10m (6,351 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.