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Small airport

Gwa Airport

IATA GWAICAO VYGW🇲🇲 Gwa
Coordinates
17.6000°N, 94.5833°E
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
MM-16
Time zone
Yangon(UTC+06:30)
Magnetic variation
0.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:22
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
18:51
Civil dusk
19:15

About 13h 5m 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 Gwa Airport

Gwa Airport is a small airport in Gwa, Myanmar (ICAO VYGW, IATA GWA). It sits at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m). It observes Asia/Yangon local time. The nearest airport is Pathein Airport (BSX), about 48.5 nm to the sse.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

VYGW

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

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 Gwa Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gwa Airport?

The ICAO code for Gwa Airport is VYGW, and its IATA code is GWA.

Where is Gwa Airport located?

Gwa Airport is small airport located in Gwa, Myanmar, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).

What time zone is Gwa Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gwa Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gwa Airport is approximately 0.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gwa Airport?

The nearest airport to Gwa Airport is Pathein Airport (BSX), about 48.5 nm to the sse, followed by Hinthada Airport and Thandwe Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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