2.2.1 Myanmar Yangon International Airport
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 |
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Country |
Myanmar |
Province or District |
Yangon |
Nearest Town or City |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: |
Boeing 747-400 |
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Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet |
Boeing 747 / Airbus 300 |
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Total aircraft parking area (m²) |
133,829 sqm |
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Storage Area (mt) |
536 sqm |
Cubic Meters (m³) |
2,867 m³ |
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) |
Yes |
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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 |
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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 |
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|
|
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|
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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) |
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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 |
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Pushback |
Per operation |
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Trailer / Dolly |
Per operation |
Night Landing hours are between |
12:00 to 06:00 |
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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.
- https://frontiermyanmar.net/en/the-aviation-fuel-market-gets-ready-for-take-off
- https://www.pumaaviation.com/global/en/case-studies/case-i5116-myanmar-case-study/
Price per Unit (November 2019) |
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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 |
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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