Airport code
NYT — Naypyidaw Airport
NYT is the IATA code for Naypyidaw Airport, an airport serving Naypyitaw, Burma. Its ICAO code is VYEL, and it operates in the Asia/Rangoon time zone (UTC+6:30). The airport sits at 19.6235, 96.2010 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 302 ft (92 m).
Overview
About Naypyidaw Airport
Naypyidaw International Airport, officially spelled Nay Pyi Taw, , is located 16 kilometers southeast of Nay Pyi Taw, the capital of Myanmar. Before the foundation of Naypyidaw, it was known as the airport of the nearby town of Lewe. The airport officially opened on 19 December 2011. The airport's air traffic control tower collapsed during the 2025 Myanmar earthquake, killing six people.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | NYT |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VYEL |
| Airport name | Naypyidaw Airport |
| City | Naypyitaw |
| Country | Burma |
| Time zone | Asia/Rangoon (UTC+6:30) |
| Latitude | 19.6235 |
| Longitude | 96.2010 |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Naypyidaw Airport?
The IATA code for Naypyidaw Airport is NYT.
What is the ICAO code for Naypyidaw Airport?
The ICAO code for Naypyidaw Airport is VYEL.
Where is NYT airport located?
Naypyidaw Airport (NYT) is located in Naypyitaw, Burma.
What time zone is NYT in?
Naypyidaw Airport operates in the Asia/Rangoon time zone, which is UTC+6:30.
What is the nearest airport to NYT?
The nearest airport to Naypyidaw Airport (NYT) is Loikaw Airport (LIW) in Loikaw, about 106 km away.
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