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Medium airportScheduled service

Thandwe Airport

IATA SNWICAO VYTD🇲🇲 Thandwe
Coordinates
18.4607°N, 94.3001°E
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
MM-16
Time zone
Yangon(UTC+06:30)
Magnetic variation
0.7° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:36
Sunrise
05:59
Sunset
18:31
Civil dusk
18:54

About 12h 33m 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 Thandwe Airport

Thandwe Airport is an airport serving Thandwe, a town in the Rakhine State of Myanmar. The IATA code is based on the town's name during British colonial rule, Sandoway. On 23 June 2024, the Arakan Army captured the airport.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

VYTD

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
02 / 205,502 ft / 1,677 m102 ftBitUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.700 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

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 Thandwe Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Thandwe Airport?

The ICAO code for Thandwe Airport is VYTD, and its IATA code is SNW.

Where is Thandwe Airport located?

Thandwe Airport is medium airport located in Thandwe, Myanmar, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Thandwe Airport have?

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

Which airlines fly to Thandwe Airport?

Airlines historically serving Thandwe Airport include Air Mandalay (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Thandwe Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Thandwe Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Thandwe Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Thandwe Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Thandwe 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 Thandwe Airport?

The nearest airport to Thandwe Airport is Manaung Airport (MGU), about 41.8 nm to the nw, followed by Gwa Airport and Pyay Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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