Momeik Airport — , Myanmar
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereMomeik Airport in uses the IATA code MOE, with VYMO as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from MOE
Momeik Airport
Momeik Airport (MOE) is a small airfield serving Momeik, a town in Myanmar's Shan State, located in the country's mountainous northeastern region. The airport primarily supports limited domestic flights connecting remote parts of Shan State to larger Myanmar cities, in an area where overland travel can be slow and difficult due to terrain and infrastructure limitations. MOE sees minimal scheduled traffic, and detailed operational data on the airport is sparse compared with Myanmar's major gateways like Yangon or Mandalay. Its significance lies mainly in providing air access to an otherwise isolated part of Shan State, an area historically shaped by its position along overland trade routes toward China.
Runways at Momeik Airport (MOE)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4498 ft (1371 m) | 102 ft (31 m) | BIT |
Radio frequencies for Momeik Airport (MOE)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.7 MHz |
Airports near Momeik Airport (MOE)
- Lashio Airport (LSH) — 114.0 km (70.8 mi)
- Mandalay International Airport (MDL) — 169.1 km (105.1 mi)
- Dehong Mangshi International Airport (LUM) — 240.9 km (149.7 mi)
- Heho Airport (HEH) — 261.2 km (162.3 mi)
- Myitkyina Airport (MYT) — 264.6 km (164.4 mi)
- Namsang Airport (NMS) — 269.4 km (167.4 mi)
- Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ) — 277.6 km (172.5 mi)
- Cangyuan Washan Airport (CWJ) — 279.6 km (173.7 mi)
MOE is Momeik Airport in Shan State, Myanmar, a small regional airfield with limited domestic service. It should not be confused with larger Myanmar airports like Mandalay or Yangon.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Momeik Airport?
The IATA code for Momeik Airport is MOE.
What is the ICAO code for Momeik Airport?
The ICAO code for Momeik Airport is VYMO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.