Yangon International Airport (VYYY)

Yangon, Myanmar · Asia-Pacific

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

VYYY

IATA

RGN

City

Yangon

Country

Myanmar

Region

Asia-Pacific

Elevation

109 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

16.9073, 96.1332

Overview

Myanmar main airport with tropical monsoon climate. Growing aviation sector with training demand.

Current Weather at VYYY

Pilots flying into or out of Yangon International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR VYYY 030930Z 21008KT 4000 RA BKN013 FEW016CB OVC100 30/28 Q1002 NOSIG

Wind 210° at 8 kt — likely active runway near heading 21

Current TAF

TAF VYYY 030500Z 0306/0406 22004KT 7000 SCT018 FEW020CB BKN100 TX34/ 0308 TN24/0323 TEMPO 0306/0312 24007KT 4000 TSRA BKN012 FEW015CB OVC090

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Yangon International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for VYYY. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for VYYY. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Yangon. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Yangon International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Yangon International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like VYYY include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

Flight Schools Nearby

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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