Myitkyina Airport – MYTMyitkyina

Myitkyina Airport is a public airport located in Myitkyina, Myanmar and uses an airport code of MYT. This airport services several airlines flying in and out of the Myitkyina including Air Mandalay, Air KBZ, Myanmar National Airlines, Golden Myanmar Airlines, Yangon Airways, and Mann Yatanarpon Airlines. These airlines serve scheduled domestic routes to Yangon, Mandalay, and Putao.

Best Time to Visit

MYT-Myitkyina Airport was originally built before World War II. This airport was officially known as Myitkyina Airfield. The airfield was seized by the Imperial Japanese Army in 1942 and was utilized as a fighter base by the Japanese Air Force. The Japanese took over the airfield during the Japanese conquest of Burma. MYT mainly serves the residents of Myitkyina known as the capital of the Kachin State. Myitkyina is nestled on the bank of the Ayeyarwady River. The name Myitkyina means “near the big river” in Burmese. As of 2014, this city has a population of 306,949 residents.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Passengers will not find any hotels inside MYT Airport. However, there are several airport hotels located within 1 to 2 miles from MYT Airport. Hence, passengers will not have a hard time booking their accommodations. The Hotel Madira @ Myitkyina is a 3-star hotel that is popular among many passengers due to its convenient location. Many visitors choose to stay in this hotel since it is only a mile away from MYT. The Hotel Hukaung is another popular option and can be reached 2 miles from the airport.