Airport code
LIW — Loikaw Airport
LIW is the IATA code for Loikaw Airport, an airport serving Loikaw, Burma. Its ICAO code is VYLK, and it operates in the Asia/Rangoon time zone (UTC+6:30). The airport sits at 19.6915, 97.2148 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2940 ft (896 m).
Overview
About Loikaw Airport
Loikaw Airport is an airport in Loikaw, Myanmar. It is the only Airport in Kayah State. The airport is 2 km North-East of Loikaw with a runway measuring 7002 ft × 100 ft. On 30 September 2022, a bullet launched from the ground hit an ATR 72 operated by Myanmar National Airlines, during its descent into Loikaw Airport at Runway 19. The injury was to a 27-year-old person, whose right cheek was hit by the bullet, after the it went through the fuselage. The bullet continued to the overhead compartment. The plane went out of service due to the damage to the exterior and the interior.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LIW |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VYLK |
| Airport name | Loikaw Airport |
| City | Loikaw |
| Country | Burma |
| Time zone | Asia/Rangoon (UTC+6:30) |
| Latitude | 19.6915 |
| Longitude | 97.2148 |
| Elevation | 2940 ft (896 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,200 ft (1,585 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Loikaw Airport?
The IATA code for Loikaw Airport is LIW.
What is the ICAO code for Loikaw Airport?
The ICAO code for Loikaw Airport is VYLK.
Where is LIW airport located?
Loikaw Airport (LIW) is located in Loikaw, Burma.
What time zone is LIW in?
Loikaw Airport operates in the Asia/Rangoon time zone, which is UTC+6:30.
What is the nearest airport to LIW?
The nearest airport to Loikaw Airport (LIW) is Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN) in Mae Hong Son, about 91 km away.
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