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VYPT

Putao Airport · Putao

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,500 ft / 457 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 7,002 ft · BitumenLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Putao Airport (VYPT), located in Putao, Myanmar. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,500 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Putao Airport
ICAO / IATA
VYPT / PBU
Municipality
Putao
Country
Region
MM-11 — Kachin State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,500 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 17 / 35
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,002 ft / 2,134 m
Runway Width: 102 ft / 31 m
Surface Type: Bitumen
Heading: 174.1° / 354.1°
RWY 17 (174.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (354.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

TWR TWR
118.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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220 km / 119 nm
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VEMN
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VEAN
Along Airport
275 km / 148 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026