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VYST

Shante Air Base · Meiktila

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
630 ft / 192 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (MEIKTILA TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
01/19 · 8,501 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Shante Air Base (VYST), located in Meiktila, 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 630 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
Shante Air Base
ICAO / IATA
VYST / —
Municipality
Meiktila
Country
Region
MM-04 — Mandalay Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
630 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,501 ft / 2,591 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 6.6° / 186.6°
RWY 01 (6.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (186.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP MEIKTILA APP
119.70 MHz
TWR MEIKTILA TWR
118.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

VYML
Meiktila Air Base
7 km / 4 nm
VYMDILS
Mandalay International Airport
85 km / 46 nm
VYNTILS
Nay Pyi Taw International Airport
150 km / 81 nm
VYNS
Namsang Airport
189 km / 102 nm
VYLK
Loikaw Airport
194 km / 105 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026