Lashio Airport — Lashio, Myanmar
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Distance & flight time from LSH
Lashio Airport
LSH is Lashio Airport, serving the town of Lashio in Shan State, northeastern Myanmar. Lashio has historical significance as the southern terminus of the Burma Road, the vital supply route built to China during World War II, and the town remains a commercial and administrative hub for the surrounding hill region. LSH provides domestic air links connecting Lashio to Yangon and Mandalay, offering travelers a faster alternative to the often lengthy overland journey through mountainous terrain. Given the region's political sensitivity and periods of instability in Shan State, flight schedules and airport operations at LSH have at times been affected by broader conditions in Myanmar, though it continues to function as a regional domestic airport.
Runways at Lashio Airport (LSH)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5285 ft (1611 m) | 95 ft (29 m) | BIT |
Radio frequencies for Lashio Airport (LSH)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.7 MHz |
Airports near Lashio Airport (LSH)
- Momeik Airport (MOE) — 114.0 km (70.8 mi)
- Cangyuan Washan Airport (CWJ) — 169.0 km (105.0 mi)
- Dehong Mangshi International Airport (LUM) — 177.0 km (110.0 mi)
- Lancang Jingmai Airport (JMJ) — 217.5 km (135.1 mi)
- Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) — 230.4 km (143.2 mi)
- Mandalay International Airport (MDL) — 231.1 km (143.6 mi)
- Namsang Airport (NMS) — 232.1 km (144.2 mi)
- Lincang Boshang Airport (LNJ) — 246.9 km (153.4 mi)
LSH is Lashio Airport in Shan State, Myanmar, offering domestic flights to Yangon and Mandalay. Note that Lashio is inland and mountainous, so LSH service can be affected by regional conditions in Myanmar.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Lashio Airport?
The IATA code for Lashio Airport is LSH.
What is the ICAO code for Lashio Airport?
The ICAO code for Lashio Airport is VYLS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.