Kyaukpyu Airport
KYP / VYKP
Kyaukpyu Airport is a small regional airport in Rakhine State, Myanmar, serving local scheduled flights and charter services. The passenger facilities are modest and focused on regional connectivity.
Getting to and From Kyaukpyu Airport #
Travel to nearby towns is by road via taxis or local transport; services are basic and travel times depend on local conditions and road quality.
- Taxis & local transport: Primary means of onward travel; availability can be limited outside scheduled flight times.
- Driving: Road connections exist but can be affected by local conditions-plan extra time.
- Public buses: May be available on main local routes but expect limited frequency.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Kyaukpyu Airport #
Facilities are basic: a small terminal with seating and restrooms and limited or no food and retail outlets. Passengers should be prepared for minimal services.
- Lounges: None.
- Food & drink: Very limited; bring snacks if possible.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: Likely unavailable or unreliable-carry power banks.
- Accessibility: Basic; travellers with special needs should arrange assistance in advance where possible.
Weather & Climate near Kyaukpyu Airport #
Kyaukpyu Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 17°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (3110 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 17° - 27° | 22° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 1.4 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.0h |
| February | Ideal | 18° - 29° | 23° | 3 mm | clear | 59% | 1.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.4h |
| March | Ideal | 21° - 31° | 26° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 65% | 1.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 24° - 33° | 32° | 23 mm | some cloud | 69% | 2.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 25° - 33° | 34° | 235 mm | overcast | 74% | 2.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.9h |
| June | Good | 25° - 31° | 32° | 701 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.2h |
| July | Good | 24° - 30° | 31° | 882 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.1h |
| August | Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 554 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.7h |
| September | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 31° | 408 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 24° - 32° | 32° | 207 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.6h |
| November | Excellent | 22° - 30° | 26° | 80 mm | mostly sunny | 70% | 1.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.1h |
| December | Ideal | 19° - 28° | 23° | 10 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 1.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 10.9h |
