Kawthaung Airport – KAW
Kawthaung Airport is a public-use airfield found 15 minutes away from the city center of Kawthaung, Myanmar, in the southernmost portion of the country. The airport is under the rule of the region of Tanintharyi and primarily handles the passenger traffic from Kawthaung, a city that thrives in fishing and agricultural products. It is assigned the International Air Transport Association (IATA) airport code of KAW and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) airport code of VYKT.
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The airfield is constructed at an elevation of 55 meters above the mean sea level. It features a tiny terminal with no gates and a single runway numbered as 02/20. The asphalt-paved airstrip runs to a length of a little over 1,800 meters and a width of 50 meters. Currently, Air KBZ and Myanmar National Airlines connect the city of Kawthaung to various parts of Thailand and Myanmar. From the airfield, you can easily reach the town of Ranong, which is separated from Kawthaung by Kraburi River.
What to Do & Area Attractions
While there are no available accommodations within the airport itself, guests can still stay at the fancy beachfront hotel of Victoria Cliff Hotel & Resort, which is just a seven-minute drive from Kawthaung Airport. This hotel provides an outdoor pool and an in-house restaurant and bar. Victoria Cliff Hotel & Resort also offers airport transfers to their guests. Both accommodations are about a 17-minute drive from the airfield and provide free breakfast as well. There are more hotels in the nearby Ranong, with the posh The Blue Sky Resort Ranong and the Tinidee Hotel @ Ranong, located just 8 miles from the airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Kawthaung, Myanmar airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Kawthaung, Myanmar (KAW) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the KAW airport.
Most of these KAW
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Kawthaung, Myanmar
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the KAW airport are Punyaban Waterfall, Hot Springs and Raksawarin Arboretum, and Punyaban Waterfall.
Map of Kawthaung, Myanmar Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Kawthaung, Myanmar (KAW)
If you planning to travel to Kawthaung, Myanmar (KAW), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 11:08 PM.
The temperature feels like 97.3 with a humidity level of 76 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 17 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 2, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southeast at a speed of 3 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 11:43 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/14
Few clouds
87°F
High: 92°F
Low: 84°F
Precipitation: 40%
Wednesday
5/15
Few clouds
88°F
High: 98°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 15%
Thursday
5/16
Thunderstorm with rain
86°F
High: 91°F
Low: 82°F
Precipitation: 70%
Friday
5/17
Few clouds
87°F
High: 94°F
Low: 83°F
Precipitation: 45%
Saturday
5/18
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
86°F
High: 91°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 85%
Sunday
5/19
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
83°F
High: 89°F
Low: 77°F
Precipitation: 90%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Kawthaung, Myanmar KAW airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free KAW airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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