Kengtung Airport
KET / VYKG
Kengtung Airport is a small regional airport in eastern Myanmar serving Kengtung and surrounding areas. It has a single compact terminal handling domestic flights and regional services rather than international hubs.
Getting to and From Kengtung Airport #
Primary onward transport is by taxi or pre-arranged transfer; travel into Kengtung town is typically a short drive depending on local road conditions.
- Taxi/transfer: Taxis meet incoming flights and are the most reliable onward option.
- Local bus: Some local bus services may operate but schedules are limited.
- Driving: Short drive to local accommodations; parking at the terminal is minimal.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Kengtung Airport #
Facilities are minimal: a small arrivals hall, basic seating and limited concession options. Wi‑Fi and charging facilities may be limited or unavailable; luggage services are basic. Accessibility assistance should be arranged with your carrier in advance.
Tips for Kengtung Airport #
- Flight frequencies can be low - confirm times with the carrier before travel.
- Local taxis are the main onward option; have the destination written in Burmese to show drivers if language is a barrier.
Weather & Climate near Kengtung Airport #
Kengtung Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in May) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1325 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 9° - 26° | 18° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 0.7 m/s | 1.5 very high | 10.9h |
| February | Ideal | 10° - 29° | 20° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 0.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.3h |
| March | Ideal | 13° - 32° | 22° | 17 mm | mostly sunny | 49% | 1.0 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 17° - 34° | 26° | 47 mm | some cloud | 53% | 1.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 20° - 32° | 26° | 166 mm | overcast | 67% | 1.3 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.0h |
| June | Good | 21° - 31° | 26° | 177 mm | overcast | 77% | 1.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.3h |
| July | Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 238 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.1 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.2h |
| August | Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 245 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.1 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.7h |
| September | Good | 20° - 29° | 25° | 179 mm | overcast | 81% | 0.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Very Good | 18° - 28° | 23° | 132 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 0.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 21° | 78 mm | some cloud | 76% | 0.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.0h |
| December | Excellent | 11° - 25° | 18° | 23 mm | some cloud | 73% | 0.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 10.7h |
