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Banmaw Airport

IATA BMOICAO VYBM🇲🇲 Banmaw
Coordinates
24.2704°N, 97.2476°E
Elevation
370 ft (113 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
MM-11
Time zone
Yangon(UTC+06:30)
Magnetic variation
0.9° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:19
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
18:24
Civil dusk
18:47

About 12h 42m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Banmaw Airport

Bhamo Airport is an airport serving Bhamo (Banmaw), a city in the Kachin State in northern Myanmar. It is also known as Banmaw Airport.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

VYBM

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 335,502 ft / 1,677 m102 ftBitUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.700 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
YANGONSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Myanmar airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Banmaw Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Banmaw Airport?

The ICAO code for Banmaw Airport is VYBM, and its IATA code is BMO.

Where is Banmaw Airport located?

Banmaw Airport is small airport located in Banmaw, Myanmar, at an elevation of 370 ft (113 m).

How many runways does Banmaw Airport have?

Banmaw Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,502 ft / 1,677 m.

What time zone is Banmaw Airport in?

Banmaw Airport is in the Asia/Yangon time zone (UTC+06:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Banmaw Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Banmaw Airport is approximately 0.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Banmaw Airport?

The nearest airport to Banmaw Airport is Longchuan Guangsong Airport (LCS), about 36 nm to the e, followed by Nampong Air Base and Myitkyina Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Banmaw Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.