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Airport Overview

Yangon International Airport (RGN) was built in 1947 and the first expansion was in May 2007. Over the last few years, Myanmar has seen tremendous growth in visitor traffic and the Yangon International Airport being the main gateway into Myanmar. Thus, the second expansion was started in 2015. The new T1 international terminal was opened in 2016 and T3 was started operating one year after the T1 official opening. Renovation of the T2 is undergoing. This expansion in capacity and integration of facilities aims to serve up to 20 million passengers per annum. In 2019, YIA handled a total of 6.5 million passengers. With 37 international airlines operate to and from 38 international destinations, while five airlines operate our domestic routes. Although the passenger traffic increased, air traffic movements decreased in 2019 to 71,988 landings from 72,242 in 2018 as many airlines upgrade their aircraft to bigger align with the high passenger demand.

Other features include:

  • Automated baggage handling system, integrated check-in system
  • Four air bridges, capable of handling four Boeing 747s
  • Two-story car park with spaces for 340 vehicles.
  • VIP section and premium lounge areas
  • A custom warehouse
  • Mingalardon cargo terminal, operated by Mingalardon Cargo Services

 

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Myanmar

Province or District

Yangon

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Yangon (0 km)

Airport’s Complete Name

Yangon International Airport

Latitude

16.90722

Longitude

96.13306

Elevation (ft and m)

109 ft / 33 m

IATA Code

RGN

ICAO Code

VYYY

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Department of Civil Aviation

Management Contact Person

N/A

Open From (hours)

24 hours

Open To (hours)

24 hours


 

For information on Myanmar airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.5 Myanmar Airport Company Contact List

Runways

The runway is 3,414 m long and can handle Boeing 747-400 airplanes to use the airport.  

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

3,414m x 61 m

Orientation

03 - 21

Surface

Asphalt-concrete

PCN 56/R/C/X/T

Helicopter Pad(s)

There is no designated area with helicopter pads at the airport. The runway is used regularly by helicopters, chartered by the oil and gas business, for flights serving platforms off the coast. Non-scheduled public air traffic with helicopters is permitted only after prior approval from the Department of Civil Aviation. The approval shall be made via the company or directly to the YACL office during working hours and if possible, no later than the day before the flight is to be carried out. The approval of traffic shall contain 1) owner/ operator 2) type of helicopter, registration/ call sign and 3) arrival date and time / departure time, destination(s).

Reference for helicopter landing requirements: https://dcamyanmar.com/dcadca/images/dcafiles/files/DCA2017/FSD2017/MCAR_Part_14_1stEd_July2018.pdf.


Helipad #1

Present (Yes / No)

No

Largest helicopter that can land

Bell 295 A-1

Width and Length (metres)

46m x 829m

Surface

Smooth Asphalt

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

Yes

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

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 / YGN

VOR

Yes / BGO - HGU

ILS/LLZ

Yes / IYGN

ILS/GP/DME

Yes / IYGN

Approach & Runway Lighting

RWY Designator

APCH LGT type LEN INTST

RTHL color WBAR

VASIS (MEHT) PAPI

RTZL

RCLL LEN, spacing, color, INTST

REDL LEN, spacing, color, INTST

RENL color, WBAR

STWL LEN, color

3

SALS 420 M (from Threshold-White) LIH

Green

PAPI 23.9 M

Nil

White (Spacing 30 M - Central Part of RWY; Final 900 MT to 300 MT of RWY (white); Altn; Red and White, Final 300 MT of runway; Red Inset High Intensity)

White (Spacing 60 M, final 600 MT of RWY end; Yellow High Intensity)

Red

Nil

21

PALS CAT I 900 M (from Threshold – white) LTH

Green

PAPI 23.1 M

Nil

White (Spacing 30 M - Central Part of RWY; Final 900 MT to 300 MT of RWY (white); Altn; Red and White, Final 300 MT of runway; Red Inset High Intensity)

White (Spacing 60 M, final 600 MT of RWY end; Yellow High Intensity)

Red

Nil

Other Lighting, Secondary Power Supply

ABN/IBN location, characteristics, and hours of operation

ABN: ELEVATED TANK 165401N 0960805E, Altn Flg WG

LDI location and LGT Anemometer location and LGT

Nil

TWY edge and center line lighting

TWY Edge: Blue

Center line Light: Nil

Secondary power supply / switch over time

2x450 KVA / 15 Seconds

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

Performance for 2019

Annual Figures

Monthly

Daily

Total aircraft movements

37 international airlines operate to and from 38 international destinations, while five airlines operate our domestic routes.

n/a

n/a

Total passengers

[1]The latest airport expansion of YIA allows handling of estimated 20 million passengers a year. 

The airport handles total 6.5 million passengers in 2019.

Source: http://www.dca.gov.mm/

Estimated 228,389 passengers in December 2019

n/a

Total capacity of the airport (metric tons)

14,760

1,230

40

Current activity of the airport (metric tons)

12,000

1,000

21

Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)

n/a

n/a

n/a

[1]https://www.asiaworldcompany.com/index.php/news/subsidiary/42-yangon-international-airport-opens-new-international-terminal-for-operations

Handling Services and Facilities

Cargo handling facilities

YACL Cargo Terminal Mobile Conveyer belt: 2,273 kg (5,000 lb.)

Main deck loader: 5,455 kg (12,000 lb.)              

Forklift: 1 of 5 Ton; 2 of 3 Ton – High lift loader conveyor belts, Transporter, Tow tractor, Container pallet dollies

Fuel/oil types

Fuel: JET, A1

Oil: Nil

Fueling facilities / capacity

Hydrant system / underground – 697,500 Liters, 4 fuel pits (at Terminal 2 – Stands 8 to 11) (Deport – 1) / 6,200,000 Liters (Deport – 2) JET A1 delivered by hydrant 1000 Liter/min

De-icing facilities

Nil

Hangar Space for Visiting Aircraft

Nil

Repair Facilities for Visiting Aircraft

Available repair for ATR 42, ATR 72 and B737 with limited spares. Capacity for engine replacement and structure light repair.

Rescue Services

Rescue Equipment

CAT 9

Capability for removal of disabled aircraft

2 Cranes with 50 Ton capacity

1 Crane with 30 Ton capacity

Several light equipment

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo:

Boeing 747-400

Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet

Boeing 747 / Airbus 300

Total aircraft parking area (m²)

133,829 sqm

Storage Area (mt)

536 sqm

Cubic Meters (m³)

2,867 m³

Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No)

Yes

If "Yes" specify below

Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No)

Yes

Max Capacity (mt)

n/a

Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No)

Yes

Loading Ramps (Yes / No)

n/a

Storage Facilities

Mingalardon Cargo Services (MCS), a subsidiary of the Htoo Group, operates the Mingalardon Cargo Terminal, which has cargo facilities and cargo handling equipment. MCS is the sole cargo handling company at Yangon airport, it’s services include: import and export cargo handling, labelling, plastic stretch wrapping of pallets and cargo.
Company Website: http://www.mcscargo.com.

Next to the Mingalardon Cargo Terminal, Customs has a warehouse. Air cargo can be stored in the customs-bonded warehouse for up to two weeks.

Cargo handling equipment of MCS includes:

  • 4 Weight scales (2 units 500kg, 2 units 10,000kg)
  • 2 cargo X-ray units
  • CCTV camera system
  • 3 Forklifts (3 MT, 4.5 MT and 1.4 MT)
  • Mobile conveyer belt: capacity 2,273 kg (5000 lbs.)
  • Main deck loader: capacity 5,455 kg (12,000 lbs.)
  • Tow tractor, container pallet dollies, baggage trollies
  • A total of 536 sqm/ 2867 CBM storage space, including cold storage and cold rooms, as detailed below.


Storage type

Length (m)

Width (m)

Height (m)

SQM

CBM

General cargo

8.80

3.84

4.68

33.8

158.1

Special cargo

10.12

5.40

3.60

54.6

196.7

Cold storage

23.99

14.30

5.40

343.1

1,852.5

Valuable goods

10.19

4.86

5.38

49.5

266.4

Dangerous goods

6.74

6.24

4.42

42.1

185.9

Cold-Freezer rooms

5.53

2.25

2.20

12.4

27.4

Total




535.5

2,687.1


Airfield Costs

The charges are made on per movement basis. Overflights are counted as one movement and arrival & departure are counted as two movements.

Aircraft Weight – MTOW (kg)

International Flight

Domestic Flight

0

25,000

USD 32

Kyats 6,300

25,001

50,000

USD 53

Kyats 10,400

50,001

75,000

USD 99

Kyats 15,500

75,001

100,000

USD 119

Kyats 20,900

100,001

200,000

USD 304

Kyats 53,500

200,001

300,000

USD 457

Kyats 80,150

300,001

400,000

USD 609

Kyats 106,800

Source: http://www.dca.gov.mm/, Air Navigation under Fees and Charges

Airfield Charges (USD)

Maximum Take-off Weight

International Flight

Domestic Flight

Not exceeding 25,000 Kg

USD 85

Kyats 18,800

25,001 Kg to 50,000 Kg

USD 168

Kyats 37,500

50,001 Kg to 75,000 Kg

USD 253

Kyats 56,100

75,001 Kg to 100,000 Kg

USD 337

Kyats 74,900

100,001 Kg to 200,000 Kg

USD 760

Kyats 168,300

200,001 Kg to 300,000 Kg

USD 1138

Kyats 252,600

300,001 Kg to 400,000 Kg

USD 1518

Kyats 336,800

*NOTE: All figures as of 2020. 

Parking Charges

Maximum Take-off Weight

International Flight

Domestic Flight

0

25,000

USD 15

Kyats 4,200

25,001

50,000

USD 27

Kyats 7,500

50,001

75,000

USD 41

Kyats 11,300

75,001

100,000

USD 54

Kyats 15,000

100,001

200,000

USD 122

Kyats 33,800

200,001

300,000

USD 182

Kyats 50,500

300,001

400,000

USD 243

Kyats 67,400

Source: http://www.dca.gov.mm/, Parking and Housing under Fees and Charges

Housing/ Hangar Charges

Maximum Take-off Weight

International Flight

Domestic Flight

0

25,000

USD 41

Kyats 11,300

25,001

50,000

USD 81

Kyats 22,500

50,001

75,000

USD 122

Kyats 33,800

75,001

100,000

USD 162

Kyats 44,900

100,001

200,000

USD 365

Kyats 101,000

200,001

300,000

USD 547

Kyats 151,600

300,001

400,000

USD 729

Kyats 202,100

Source: http://www.dca.gov.mm/, Parking and Housing under Fees and Charges


Additional Services (Ad-Hoc/USD): update price June 2020

Service Type

Unit of Charge

Rate (USD)

GPU

Hourly

170

ASU

Hourly

210

Air Condition

Hourly

230

Loader

Hourly

380

Tow-Bar

Hourly

50

Passenger Bus

Per trip

20

Crew Bus

Per trip

30

Water Service

Per operation

100

Stairs

Per unit / Hourly

these costs are included in the ground handling service package. Average cost of ground handling service package is USD 1,600 per flight.

Toilet Service

Per aircraft / hourly

Pushback

Per operation

Trailer / Dolly

Per operation

 

Night Landing hours are between

12:00 to 06:00

Parking charges hours (or part of)

Parking charges are for each 12 after first 24 hours or part thereof

Parking charges are levied for any period exceeding 12 hours up to 24 hours. Period exceeds 24 hours is treated as next day and chargeable if exceed 12 hours.

Parking charges on non-scheduled flights are levied for any period exceeding 3 hours up to 24 hours. Period exceeds 24 hours is treated as next day and chargeable if exceed 12 hours.

Source: GEN 4 Charges for Aerodromes/Heliports and Air Navigation Services provided by DCA

Housing/Hangar charges hours

Hangar charges are levied for any period exceeding 12 hours up to 24 hours. Period exceeds 24 hours is treated as next day and chargeable if exceed 12 hours.

Source: GEN 4 Charges for Aerodromes/Heliports and Air Navigation Services provided by DCA

Charges are administered by

All these charges are administered by department of Civil Aviation Yangon and are the same for all airports in Myanmar (AIP Myanmar)

Passenger Service

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

Passenger Guide is available https://yangonairport.aero/index.php/en/passenger-guide

Fuel Services Charges

Jet-A1, JP1 and JP4 is provided by National Energy Puma Aviation Service (a joint venture with the state-owned Myanmar Petroleum Enterprise - MPPE) through an underground Hydrant system with a storage capacity of 50,000 gals of JP1 / 80,000 gals of JP4 delivered by hydrant 80 and 180 gals per minute. Jet fuels are normally imported from Singapore by MPPE in Yangon and price may fluctuate depending on global market prices.

Price per Unit (November 2019)

 

Kyats (MMK)

USD *

Jet A-1

3833 /  gal

2.5 / gal

Avgas

n/a

n/a

Source: https://www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/the-aviation-fuel-market-gets-ready-for-take-off/

* Exchange rate 1 USD : 1533 MMK UN exchange rate of Nov 2019

Air-bridge Charges

Aircraft Seating Capacity

Aerobridge Basic Charge per flight

0-150 seats

USD 80 for the first one and half hours or part thereof; and USD 80 for every subsequent one and half 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.

Security

Myanmar police is responsible for airport security. There is a CCTV system in place, X-ray machines for luggage, walk-through metal detectors and handheld metal detectors.

Companies Available 

4.5 Myanmar Airport Company Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: AZ Freight information on Myanmar 

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