Loikaw Airport
LIW / VYLK
Loikaw Airport in Kayah State, Myanmar, is a small regional airport serving scheduled domestic flights and local traffic. The terminal is compact and intended for short‑haul operations.
Getting to and From Loikaw Airport #
Local transfers are by road with taxis, motorbike taxis or private arrangements; travel times into Loikaw town are short but depend on local road conditions.
- Taxis & motorbike taxis: Common for local trips; availability varies.
- Private transfers: Often arranged by hotels or operators.
- Driving: Road conditions can affect travel times-plan accordingly.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Loikaw Airport #
Facilities are minimal: a small terminal building with seating, restrooms and limited refreshment options. Passengers should not expect shops, lounges or extensive services.
- Lounges: None.
- Food & drink: Very limited.
- Wi‑Fi & charging: Likely limited or unavailable-carry power.
- Accessibility: Basic; contact local providers for assistance ahead of travel.
Weather & Climate near Loikaw Airport #
Loikaw Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1262 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° | 8 mm | mostly sunny | 63% | 0.8 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.0h |
| February | Ideal | 11° - 29° | 20° | 3 mm | clear | 51% | 1.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.4h |
| March | Ideal | 15° - 32° | 23° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 48% | 1.2 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 18° - 34° | 26° | 41 mm | some cloud | 52% | 1.5 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.5h |
| May | Good | 20° - 31° | 26° | 155 mm | overcast | 72% | 1.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.9h |
| June | Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 188 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.4 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.2h |
| July | Good | 20° - 27° | 24° | 198 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.1h |
| August | Good | 20° - 27° | 24° | 231 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.7h |
| September | Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 212 mm | overcast | 84% | 0.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Very Good | 19° - 28° | 23° | 152 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 0.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.6h |
| November | Excellent | 16° - 27° | 21° | 55 mm | mostly sunny | 77% | 0.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.1h |
| December | Ideal | 11° - 26° | 18° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 73% | 0.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 10.9h |
