Lashio Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
LSH
ICAO Code
VYLS
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Lashio Airport is a small regional airport serving Lashio Township in northern Myanmar. It has a single compact terminal handling domestic/regional flights rather than serving as a hub for major carriers.

The layout is straightforward: one arrival/departure hall with basic check-in counters and baggage pick-up directly accessible from the apron and short-term parking. Passenger volumes are low compared with Myanmar’s international airports; operations are typically simple and walkable.

Lashio Airport
Elevation: 746 m
22.9779, 97.7522

Terminal Guide for Lashio Airport #

Terminal Guide for Lashio Airport

The airport has a single small terminal building where check-in, security screening and arrivals are all in one hall. Because the terminal is compact, walking distances are short and signage is minimal; staff usually direct passengers to check-in and boarding areas.

Getting to and From Lashio Airport #

Getting to and From Lashio Airport

Ground transport is basic; travel times to Lashio town centre are short, typically 5-20 minutes depending on traffic.

  • Taxi / private car: Readily available on arrival and the fastest option to town; short fares compared with larger cities.
  • Shared minibus / local bus: May operate on a limited schedule; services can fill quickly so ask locally on arrival.
  • Driving: Short drive from Lashio; parking is usually available at the terminal.

There is no airport rail link. If you need a reliable onward transfer, arrange a taxi or private pickup in advance.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Lashio Airport #

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Lashio Airport

The terminal offers very basic facilities suited to short domestic hops.

  • Lounges: There are no airline or paid lounges.
  • Food & drink: Expect a small café or snack kiosk and vending machines rather than full restaurants.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Wi‑Fi is unlikely or limited; bring portable chargers.
  • Luggage & services: No extensive left‑luggage or business services; basic baggage handling only.
  • Accessibility: Basic accessibility features; enquire with staff on arrival for assistance.

Tips for Lashio Airport #

  • Flights can be infrequent; check the airline’s schedule the day before travel and reconfirm if possible.
  • Have local cash (Myanmar kyat) on hand - ground transport and small vendors may not accept cards.
  • Arrange a taxi or private transfer in advance if arriving late - public buses and shared vehicles may be limited.

Weather & Climate near Lashio Airport #

Climate

Lashio Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1386 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 81 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 7°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 27°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
27°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
11° 29°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
16° 33°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 32°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

June

June is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (215 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 30°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

215 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (241 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 29°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

241 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.2h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (286 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

286 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

183 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
24°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

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