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Gateway to Kayah State in remote eastern Myanmar.
Location
Loikaw, Myanmar
Loikaw Airport (IATA: LIW, ICAO: VYLK) is a small domestic airport serving Loikaw, the capital of Kayah State in eastern Myanmar. It provides essential air connectivity to this relatively remote region, which is otherwise accessible mainly by road through mountainous terrain.
The airport operates limited scheduled domestic services, primarily linking Loikaw with Yangon. Its facilities are basic, reflecting the modest passenger volumes handled at this regional hub.
Due to political instability and ongoing conflict in Myanmar following the 2021 military coup, flight operations at Loikaw have been significantly disrupted, with services suspended or severely curtailed in recent years.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic facilities suited to its low passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Loikaw town centre is primarily by taxi or private vehicle, as no formal public bus service is established.
Airlines here
Air KBZ and Myanmar National Airlines have historically operated domestic routes to Loikaw, primarily connecting it to Yangon.
Notable facts
- ›Loikaw Airport serves the capital of Kayah State, one of Myanmar's smallest and most isolated states.
- ›The airport primarily handles domestic flights, with no international scheduled services.
- ›Access to Kayah State was historically restricted for foreign visitors, limiting tourism and passenger volumes.
- ›Flight operations have been heavily disrupted following the February 2021 military coup in Myanmar.
- ›The surrounding region is mountainous, making air travel a critical link for the local population.
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