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 |
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Country |
Myanmar |
Province or District |
Magway |
Nearest Town or City |
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 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2591 m x 30 m |
Runway Orientation |
18 / 36 |
Runway Surface |
Asphalt/concrete |
Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Infrastructure |
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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 |
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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