Airport Overview
Mandalay International Airport (MDL), one of three international airports in Myanmar, was opened on Sept 2000. Mandalay International Airport is located 35 km south of Mandalay city, in Tada-U Township. The airport has been designed to handle up to 3 million passengers annually. It has an apron of 610 by 240m (14.64 ha) attached to the terminal building. The terminal building has six bays with boarding bridges of which three can handle Boeing 747-400 aircraft (three for category E and three for category D aircraft) and 11 remote parking stands. There are seven international airlines (Air Asia, Bangkok Airways, China Eastern, SilkAir, Thai airways, Thai Smile, Myanmar Airways Int’l) and seven domestic airlines (Myanmar National Airline, Air KBZ, MANN Yadanarpon airlines, Golden Myanmar Airlines, Air Thanlwin, Asian Wings Airways, Myanmar Airways International) providing regular flights to Mandalay airport. The airport experienced an increase in traffic, especially daily flights from/to China and Bangkok. Domestic passenger traffic through Mandalay has been increasing by 20% every year, while growth in international flights has been growing up to 60% annually. A consortium of Mitsubishi Group and an affiliate from Japan Airlines signed a concession agreement in 2014 with the Myanmar government to operate the airport for 30 years. The joint firm, called MC-Jalux started operations in April 2015 and does the operation, rehabilitation and maintenance of airport facilities, including terminal buildings and runway.
In January 2020, a plan was put in place between Myanmar Department of Civil Aviation and NEC Corporation for the installation and operation of airport surveillance radar (ASR), secondary surveillance radar (SSR) and a multi-sensor data processing system (MSDPS) to increase the efficiency and safety of air traffic control services by October 2020. This is in anticipation of the expansion of economic activities and growing arrivals of international passengers due to the on-going visa requirement relaxation scheme[1]. The equipment will be delivered through the Official Development Assistance (ODA) by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Landing approval for unscheduled international flights has to be normally requested in writing from the Department of Civil Aviation in Yangon 14 days in advance. However, in case of emergencies, the airline carrier may contact the Area Control Center in Mandalay by radio, and they will contact the Department of Civil Aviation in Mandalay to obtain approval. With this fast track process landing approval may be obtained as quick as within 30 minutes.
Airport Website: https://www.mandalayintlairport.com/
[1] https://www.airport-technology.com/news/nec-radar-systems-myanmar/
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Myanmar |
Province or District |
Mandalay |
Nearest Town or City |
Mandalay (30 km) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Mandalay International Airport |
Latitude |
21.702222 |
Longitude |
95.978056 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
301 ft / 91.6 m |
IATA Code |
MDL |
ICAO Code |
VYMD |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Civil Aviation |
Management Contact Person |
N/A |
Open From (hours) |
24 hours |
Open To (hours) |
24 hours |
Pictures
Runways
There is one runway with heading 17 / 35.
Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
4,268 m x 61 m |
Orientation |
17 / 35 |
Surface |
Concrete PCN 55/R/A/W/T |
Helicopter Pad(s)
Mandalay ATZ has a radius of 5 NM centered at 214203.86 N, 0955838.84 E. Non-scheduled public air traffic with helicopters is permitted only after prior approval from the Department of Civil Aviation.
Helipad #I-IV |
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Present (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Largest helicopter that can land |
MI-8 |
Width and Length (metres) |
80-50 m |
Surface |
Concrete |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes, Jet-A1 and JP1 |
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
No |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes – CAT 9 |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes / MIA |
DVOR/DME |
Yes / MIA |
ILS CAT.I/LLZ |
Yes / IMIA |
ILS CAT.I/GP/DME |
Yes / IMIA |
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for 2017 |
Annual Figures |
Monthly |
Daily |
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Total aircraft movements |
25,073 (5,592 International and 19,481 Domestic) |
2,090 |
n/a |
Total passengers |
1,320,945 (477,922 International and 843,023 Domestic) |
110,080 |
n/a |
Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
Max.100 |
8.3 |
n/a |
Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
+/- 100 |
8.3 |
n/a |
Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS) |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Airport Operating Details
Handling Equipment includes high loader, 1 forklift (5 MT), 5 tractors and several cargo dollies. They are able to handle airline pallets of double pallet size.
Operating Details |
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Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: |
B-747 |
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Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet |
Double aircraft pallets possible |
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Total aircraft parking area (m²) |
146,400 sqm |
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Storage Area (mt) |
No |
Cubic Meters (m³) |
No |
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) |
Yes |
If "Yes" specify below |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Max Capacity (mt) |
n/a |
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) |
High Loader can reach regular deck B747 |
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Loading Ramps (Yes / No) |
Yes |
Storage Facilities
A new Air Cargo Terminal initiated its operations in August 2019. The new Air Cargo terminal is designed to handle 4,000 tons of Import and Export cargoes annually. There is also Cold Storage Room and capable of controlling temperature from -20°C. The Air Cargo Terminal facilities comprise with cargo X-ray machine, cold storage room, main desk loader 7 Mt capacity, forklift 2.5 Mt capacity, high lift 6.8 Mt capacity, 2 nos of 2.5 Mt hand lift, two tractor, container pallets dollies and 4 nos of belt loader. All International airlines based in Mandalay are able to transport cargo / freight to any destination across the globe using connections at each of the airlines' way points. Currently, 8 airlines have signed agreement with MJAS among International Airlines operating at Mandalay International Airport. Cargo Warehouse handling is operated by MK Hercules Co., Ltd (MMH), a joint venture between MK Co., Ltd in Hiroshima, Japan and Hercules Logistics Co., Ltd, in Myanmar.
The cargo warehouse is operating during 08:00 ~ 18:00 / Daily and custom service operate during 10:00 ~ 17:00 / from Monday to Friday (excluding National Holidays).
Air Cargo Terminal Contact No: +95 2 40 27110 (Ext. 317)
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg) |
International Flight |
Domestic Flight |
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0 |
25,000 |
USD 32 |
6,300 MMK |
25,001 |
50,000 |
USD 53 |
10,400 MMK |
50,001 |
75,000 |
USD 99 |
15,500 MMK |
75,001 |
100,000 |
USD 199 |
20,900 MMK |
100,001 |
200,000 |
USD 304 |
53,500 MMK |
200,001 |
300,000 |
USD 457 |
80,150 MMK |
300,001 |
400,000 |
USD 609 |
106,800 MMK |
Note: Basis: Take-off weight in the C of A. |
*NOTE: Applicable to all aircraft engages in International Flight into and out of any airport in the Union of Myanmar, and aircraft over-flying the Yangon Flight Information Region without landing at any airport in Myanmar. The charges are made on per movement basis. Overflights are counted as one movement and arrival and departure are counted as two movements.
Landing and Take-off Charges
Maximum Take-off Weight |
International Flight |
Domestic Flight |
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Not exceeding 25,000 Kg |
USD 85 |
18,800 MMK |
25,001 Kg to 50,000 Kg |
USD 168 |
37,500 MMK |
50,001 Kg to 75,000 Kg |
USD 253 |
56,100 MMK |
75,001 Kg to 100,000 Kg |
USD 337 |
74,900 MMK |
100,001 Kg to 200,000 Kg |
USD 760 |
168,300 MMK |
200,001 Kg to 300,000 Kg |
USD 1,138 |
252,600 MMK |
300,001 Kg to 400,000 Kg |
USD 1,518 |
336,800 MMK |
Source : Department of Civil Aviation (https://www.dca.gov.mm/ accessed on 28 Aug 2020)
*NOTE: The payment of the landing charge shall entitle the aircraft to:
- the use of aerodrome for arriving and departure;
- the use of radio and night lighting installed at the aerodrome;
- the supply of all available information as to routes and weather conditions;
- the service of aerodrome personnel, if available, for manual assistance in guiding, housing or parking the aircraft.
Parking Charges
Maximum Take-off Weight |
International Flight |
Domestic Flight |
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Not exceeding 25,000 Kg |
USD 15 |
Kyats 4200 |
25,001 Kg to 50,000 Kg |
USD 27 |
Kyats 7500 |
50,001 Kg to 75,000 Kg |
USD 41 |
Kyats 11300 |
75,001 Kg to 100,000 Kg |
USD 54 |
Kyats 15000 |
100,001 Kg to 200,000 Kg |
USD 122 |
Kyats 33800 |
200,001 Kg to 300,000 Kg |
USD 182 |
Kyats 50500 |
300,001 Kg to 400,000 Kg |
USD 243 |
Kyats 67400 |
Housing/Hanger Charges
Maximum Take-off Weight |
International Flight |
Domestic Flight |
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Not exceeding 25,000 Kg |
USD 41 |
Kyats 11300 |
25,001 Kg to 50,000 Kg |
USD 81 |
Kyats 22500 |
50,001 Kg to 75,000 Kg |
USD 122 |
Kyats 33800 |
75,001 Kg to 100,000 Kg |
USD 162 |
Kyats 44900 |
100,001 Kg to 200,000 Kg |
USD 365 |
Kyats 101000 |
200,001 Kg to 300,000 Kg |
USD 547 |
Kyats 151600 |
300,001 Kg to 400,000 Kg |
USD 729 |
Kyats 202100 |
Source : Department of Civil Aviation (https://www.dca.gov.mm/, accessed on 28 Aug 2020)
Passenger Service
Currency Import regulations:
Local currency (Myanmar Kyat-MMK): prohibited.
Foreign currencies: unlimited. Nationals of Myanmar must declare
all foreign currency upon arrival. Foreigners must declare amounts
exceeding USD 10,000.- or equivalent.
Currency Export regulations:
Local currency (Myanmar Kyat-MMK): prohibited.
Foreign currencies:
- nationals of Myanmar: export permit required;
- foreign nationals: unlimited, if holding proof of ownership.
Import regulations:
Free import:
- 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 grams tobacco;
- 2 liters of liquor;
- 150 milliliters of perfume;
- goods for personal use to a max. value of USD 500.-;
- electrical and electronic goods not more than USD 500.- in
value;
- portable (video) camera, HD camera or DV camera and 1 spare (set)
battery;
- portable computer;
- reasonable quantity of medicines for personal use.
All plants or plant products (seeds, bulbs, cut flowers, fresh fruit and vegetables) require a Phytosanitary Certificate and must be declared. Prohibited: host plants of pests and soil.
Baggage Clearance regulations:
Baggage is cleared at the first airport of entry in Myanmar.
https://yangonairport.aero/index.php/en/passenger-guide
In terms of airport departure tax, they are normally included in the air ticket price based on the following tariffs:
- USD 20 for each international departing passenger at international airports
- MMK 2000 for each domestic departing passenger at international airports
- MMK 1000 for each domestic departing passenger at national airports
Fuel Services Charges
Only Jet-A1 is available, provided by National Energy Puma Aviation Service (a Joint Venture company). There are four fuel storage tanks of 600,000L each and a subterranean fueling system for 6 contact gates, 12 fueling points, and refueling by bowsers (tank trucks, 1x7000 plus 3x4000 gallon capacity each) for the remote parking stands. Mandalay airport has an estimated daily demand of 77,000 litre Jet-A1.
International flights are billed in USD and national airlines in Kyat.
Price per Unit (May 2019) |
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Kyat (MMK) |
USD |
Jet A-1 |
n/a |
n/a |
Avgas |
n/a |
n/a |
Cargo Terminal Charges
Import |
Rate US$ / kg* |
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Handling Charge per kg |
0.3-0.4 |
Break Bulk Fee |
n/a |
Diplomatic Mail |
No charge |
Strong Room – per consignment |
n/a |
Cold Storage Fee |
1-10kg=1usd 10-20kg=2.3usd 80kg above=25.5USD for the first ten days. For more info please find the table in the attachment 4. |
Delivery outside normal working hours |
100% more (double) |
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
n/a |
Storage per kg per day – Grace period? Hours |
0.3 (up to 10kg) to 8.5 (over 81kg) for the first ten days, every following ten days price will raise for 80-100% |
Export |
Rate US$ / kg* |
Handling charges – Unpalletized cargo |
0.5 |
International Air Waybill |
n/a |
Local Air Waybill |
n/a |
Air Waybill Amendment – Cancellation |
n/a |
Air Waybill Documentation |
n/a |
Diplomatic Mail |
Free |
Storage charges per kg per day |
0.5 |
Air-bridge Charges
Aircraft Seating Capacity |
Aerobridge Basic Charge per Flight |
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0 - 150 seats |
USD 80.00 for the first 1½ hours or part thereof; and USD 80.00 for every subsequent 1½ hours or part thereof. |
151 - 250 seats |
USD 116.00 for the first 1½ hours or part thereof; and USD 116.00 for every subsequent 1½ hours or part thereof. |
251 - 350 seats |
USD 156.00 for the first 1½ hours or part thereof; and USD 156.00 for every subsequent 1½ hours or part thereof. |
Exceeding 350 seats |
USD 228.00 for the first 1½ hours or part thereof; and USD 228.00 for every subsequent 1½ hours or part thereof. |
0 - 150 seats |
USD 80.00 for the first 1½ hours or part thereof; and USD 80.00 for every subsequent 1½ hours or part thereof. |
151 - 250 seats |
USD 116.00 for the first 1½ hours or part thereof; and USD 116.00 for every subsequent 1½ hours or part thereof. |
251 - 350 seats |
USD 156.00 for the first 1½ hours or part thereof; and USD 156.00 for every subsequent 1½ hours or part thereof. |
Security
Myanmar police is responsible for airport security, together with security staff of MC-Jalux. There is a CCTV system in place, X-ray machines for luggage, walk-through metal detectors and handheld metal detectors.
Companies Available
For information on Myanmar Airport contact details, please see the following: 4.5 Myanmar Airport Company Contact List.