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2.2.10 Myanmar Pakokku Airport
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Airport Overview

This airport is currently not in use. Chartered flights from civilian and government VIP’s also rarely landed at this airport. The airport is located 11km North of town. Condition of the runway is good, condition of the terminal building and control tower is good, although it needs some minor repairs and cleaning. 

Following Bagan’s recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the possibility of direct international route to Nyaung-U Airport was raised by international airlines but rejected by Ministry of Transport and Communication considering that Nyaung Oo Airport is closely located to the Bagan archaeological zone. Based on the current planning, Nyaung Oo Airport is not intended to handle international flights. Therefore, the Ministry of Transport and Communication is planning to upgrade Pakokku Airport to an international airport in future since the airport area has enough land space to upgrade.

Since the airport is situated at the center of Myanmar, it could be a suitable location for a humanitarian cargo hub or open space for temporary shelters, in case of a large-scale emergency such as earthquake in Magway region and central Myanmar. If there is a need to use this airport for humanitarian purposes, approval would need to be obtained from the Department of Civil Aviation in Yangon. The largest plane that can be handled is medium-sized 100-seat planes such as EMB-190 / B-717.


Airport Location and Contact

Country

Myanmar

Province or District

Magway

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Pakokku, 11km

Airport’s Complete Name

Pakokku Airport

Latitude

21.406299

Longitude

95.114321

Elevation (ft and m)

106.8m / 350ft

IATA Code

PKK

ICAO Code

VYPU

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Department of Civil Aviation

Management Contact Person

Mr. Zaw Myint (Chief Officer): +95-9-402580973

Mr. Phoe Khaung Kyaw (Deputy Chief Officer): +95-9-250069054

NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?

Yes, WFP



Pakkokku Airport Overview


Pakkokku Airport Terminal

Runways

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

2591 m x 30 m

Runway Orientation

18 / 36

Runway Surface

Asphalt/concrete
68,039 Kg

Runway Condition

Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening

No

Runway Lighting

No

Refueling Capacity

No

Ground Handling Services

No

Air Traffic Control

No

Fire Fighting Equipment

No

Weather Information

No

Aircraft Parking Space

No

Navigation Aids

None

Perimeter Fencing

No

Windsock

No

 


Fuel Services Charges

N/A. Jet A-1 fuel is not available in Pakokku. The nearest potential availability could be from military bases in Nyaung-U and Monywa, however this requires prior arrangement and coordination.

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

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