Large airport · Mandalay, Myanmar
Mandalay International Airport
Completed in 1999, it replaced the old Mandalay Chanmyathazi Airport as the city's main airport and it was the largest and most modern airport in the country until the modernization of Yangon International Airport in 2008. Its IATA code is MDL. Its ICAO code is VYMD. It has 1 runway, longest 14,003 ft (CON). Elevation 300 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Mandalay, Myanmar |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MDL |
| ICAO code | VYMD |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 14,003 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 300 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 21.7022° N, 95.9779° E |
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What Mandalay International Airport is known for
Completed in 1999, it replaced the old Mandalay Chanmyathazi Airport as the city's main airport and it was the largest and most modern airport in the country until the modernization of Yangon International Airport in 2008.
History
Completed in 1999, it replaced the old Mandalay Chanmyathazi Airport as the city's main airport and it was the largest and most modern airport in the country until the modernization of Yangon International Airport in 2008.
Landmarks near this airport
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- Bagan Temples · Myanmar · 80.7 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Mandalay International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Popa Mountain National Park · Myanmar · 71.7 miles away
- Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park · Myanmar · 134.2 miles away
- Mount Victoria National Park · Myanmar · 137.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mandalay International Airport?
Completed in 1999, it replaced the old Mandalay Chanmyathazi Airport as the city's main airport and it was the largest and most modern airport in the country until the modernization of Yangon International Airport in 2008.
What is the airport code for Mandalay International Airport?
Mandalay International Airport — its IATA code is MDL and its ICAO code is VYMD.
Where is Mandalay International Airport located?
Mandalay International Airport serves Mandalay, Myanmar. Its coordinates are 21.7022° N, 95.9779° E.
What is the history of Mandalay International Airport?
Completed in 1999, it replaced the old Mandalay Chanmyathazi Airport as the city's main airport and it was the largest and most modern airport in the country until the modernization of Yangon International Airport in 2008.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26727
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandalay_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.