Civil Airport
Sittwe Airport is a medium airport serving Sittwe, the coastal capital of Rakhine State in western Myanmar. Identified by IATA code AKY and ICAO code VYSW, it is the main air gateway for travelers heading to the city and surrounding region. For most visitors, the airport functions as a practical arrival and departure point rather than a large hub, so the overall experience is usually more straightforward and compact than at major international airports.
About Civil Airport
Sittwe Airport is a medium airport serving Sittwe, the coastal capital of Rakhine State in western Myanmar. Identified by IATA code AKY and ICAO code VYSW, it is the main air gateway for travelers heading to the city and surrounding region. For most visitors, the airport functions as a practical arrival and departure point rather than a large hub, so the overall experience is usually more straightforward and compact than at major international airports.
Overview
Sittwe Airport is a medium airport serving Sittwe, the coastal capital of Rakhine State in western Myanmar. Identified by IATA code AKY and ICAO code VYSW, it is the main air gateway for travelers heading to the city and surrounding region. For most visitors, the airport functions as a practical arrival and departure point rather than a large hub, so the overall experience is usually more straightforward and compact than at major international airports.
What Travelers Should Know
- Airport codes: AKY for airline bookings and baggage tags, VYSW for flight operations and aviation references.
- Location served: Sittwe, Myanmar (Burma), making it the key airport for access to the city.
- Airport type: medium airport, typically meaning a smaller and easier-to-navigate terminal environment than a major gateway.
- Elevation: 27 ft (8 m) above sea level, reflecting Sittwe’s low-lying coastal setting.
- Time zone: Asia/Rangoon, useful to confirm when checking flight times and arranging pickups.
Runway And Operations
The airport has a single lighted runway, 11/29, measuring 6,001 feet and surfaced with bituminous pavement. For travelers, that usually translates into a focused, efficient airfield layout with less complexity than multi-runway airports. Because there is only one runway, schedules can feel more tightly tied to local operating conditions, so arriving with a little extra time and keeping an eye on flight updates is sensible.
Why It Matters For Your Trip
If you are visiting Sittwe, this airport is the most direct starting point for your journey. Its smaller scale can be an advantage: distances from check-in to departure areas are often shorter, orientation is simpler, and onward transfers into the city are generally more straightforward. Knowing the airport code, local time zone, and basic runway setup can make trip planning smoother, especially if you are coordinating domestic flights or meeting local transport on arrival.
Routes
Top routes from AKY
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Nearby airports
Other airports in Myanmar
FAQ
Civil Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Civil Airport is located in Sittwe, Myanmar (Asia), at coordinates 20.130°, 92.880°.
- Its IATA code is AKY and its ICAO code is VYSW.
- Civil Airport serves Sittwe, Myanmar. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Civil Airport operates on Asia/Rangoon local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Civil Airport sits at latitude 20.130° and longitude 92.880°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from AKY. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for AKY is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from AKY on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Sittwe, Rakhine, Myanmar (Burma), the phone number is +95 43 21 197. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Myanmar. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.