Mandalay International Airport
Mandalay International Airport (VYMD/MDL) serves Mandalay, Myanmar. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (17/35). Field elevation is 300 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VYMD
- Name: Mandalay International Airport
- Type: large_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 21.7022
- Longitude: 95.977898
- Elevation: 300 ft
- Country: Myanmar
- Municipality: Mandalay
- IATA Code: MDL
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 4268x61m
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.600 MHz
- Ground: 121.725 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 119.200 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: DCA Myanmar / handling agent. Overfly and landing permits required for foreign-registered aircraft.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DCA Myanmar regulated. Often quoted in USD.
- Parking Fee: DCA Myanmar rates. USD accepted.
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Mandalay International Airport. Second largest city. Modern airport opened 2000. Located ~35km south of city.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Myanmar Petrochemical Enterprise (MPE) / international suppliers. Pre-coordinate fuel availability due to supply chain uncertainties.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. CIQ available. Visa required for most nationalities; e-Visa accepted. Political situation may affect operations - check NOTAMs and advisories.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No official curfew. 4,270m runway - one of longest in region. Operations may be affected by political situation. Check NOTAMs.
Airport Services
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Myanmar Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 7 days minimum advance application; 48 hours minimum for overflight clearance
- Landing Lead Time: 7 days for Yangon International Airport; 14 days for other airports; 45 days for inclusive tour charter flights
Prior permission required. 7-day lead time for Yangon, 14 days for other airports.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VYMD?
- The tower frequency at Mandalay International Airport is 118.6 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VYMD?
- Mandalay International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does VYMD require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Mandalay International Airport (Myanmar).
- Does VYMD require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Mandalay International Airport.