Airports / Myanmar / LSH
Lashio Airport.
Lashio, Myanmar · 2,450 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
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121 ratings
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Operators based
2,450
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#7 / 19
Myanmar airports by Google rating
4.0★ across 121 Google ratings , ranked against 19 rated Myanmar fields.
62 nm
To the nearest alternate
Momeik Airport (MOE).
Overview
Located in Lashio, Myanmar, Lashio Airport (VYLS / LSH) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 2,450 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
LSH has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Momeik Airport (MOE, 62 nm), Cangyuan Washan Airport (CWJ, 91 nm), and Dehong Mangshi International Airport (LUM, 96 nm). LSH offers a single 5,285-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of LSH vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from LSH, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
VYLS
IATA
LSH
FAA / Local
VYLS
Elevation
2,450 ft
Coordinates
22.9779° N · 97.7522° 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 2,450 ft, LSH sits higher than 77% of the 22 Myanmar fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,285 ft
- 01/195,285 ft × 95 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,285 ft
LSH's 5,285 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-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.
- 62nmMOEMomeik Airport
- 91nmCWJCangyuan Washan AirportLincang (Cangyuan)
- 96nmLUMDehong Mangshi International AirportDehong (Mangshi)
- 117nmJMJLancang Jingmai AirportPu'er (Lancang)
- 124nmTCZTengchong Tuofeng AirportBaoshan (Tengchong)
- 125nmMDLMandalay International AirportMandalay
Location
Open the full mapVYLS · Lashio Airport · Lashio, Myanmar
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LSH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,802 nm | 11h 34m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,645 nm | 13h 32m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,057 nm | 14h 29m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,512 nm | 15h 33m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,522 nm | 15h 34m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,635 nm | 15h 50m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,799 nm | 16h 13m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,800 nm | 16h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LSH?
- Lashio Airport's longest paved runway is 5,285 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-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 LSH?
- Lashio Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,285 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LSH?
- The closest alternate is Momeik Airport (MOE), about 62 nm away, followed by Cangyuan Washan Airport (CWJ) at 91 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LSH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 34m (4,802 nm), Honolulu about 13h 32m (5,645 nm), Seattle about 14h 29m (6,057 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.