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Tachileik Airport

Tachileik, Myanmar

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Tachileik Airport

Tachileik, Myanmar

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1280 ft

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Gateway airport serving Myanmar's eastern Shan State border town.

Location

Tachileik, Myanmar

Tachileik Airport (IATA: THL, ICAO: VYTL) is a domestic airport located in Tachileik, a town in eastern Shan State, Myanmar, situated on the border with Thailand's Mae Sai district. The airport primarily serves domestic routes connecting Tachileik to Yangon and other major Myanmar cities. The airport is modest in size and infrastructure, reflecting the relatively small population and tourism traffic of the border region. It plays an important role in providing air access to a remote area where road travel can be lengthy and difficult. Tachileik is a notable border crossing point between Myanmar and Thailand, and the airport supports both local residents and travelers transiting the region. Operations are limited compared to major international airports in Myanmar.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building handling domestic passenger operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transport into Tachileik town is available primarily via taxi and local vehicles from the airport.

Airlines here

Myanmar National Airlines and Air KBZ have operated routes connecting Tachileik to Yangon and other domestic destinations.

Notable facts

›Located near the Myanmar-Thailand border opposite Mae Sai, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.
›Primarily serves domestic routes within Myanmar.
›The town of Tachileik is a significant land border crossing point for cross-border trade and tourism.
›The airport has a short runway suitable for turboprop and smaller jet aircraft.
›Air connectivity is important here due to the remoteness and limited road infrastructure of eastern Shan State.

Wikipedia

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Gateway to Myanmar's Golden Triangle border crossing at Tachileik

Tachileik Airport serves the border town of Tachileik in Shan State, eastern Myanmar, situated along the Mekong River near the tri-border junction of Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos. The airport functions as a key domestic link connecting this remote frontier town to Yangon and Mandalay, supporting trade, tourism, and local mobility in one of Myanmar's most historically significant border regions. Its strategic location near Mae Sai, Thailand, makes it a notable entry and exit point for cross-border travelers.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A small single-terminal facility handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.

Ground Transport

Taxis available outside the terminal for hire to Tachileik town center
Motorcycle taxis (motorbike) for short local journeys
Shared minivans operating routes to the town and border crossing
Private car hire arrangements through local guesthouses or hotels

Nearby Hotels

Tachileik Shwe Moung Hotel
Golden Triangle Hotel Tachileik
Myoma Guest House
Border View Guesthouse

Dining

Food options inside the airport terminal are extremely limited, typically offering only basic snacks and beverages. The town of Tachileik, a short drive away, has a variety of local Shan and Burmese eateries as well as small markets serving affordable regional cuisine. Travelers crossing into Mae Sai, Thailand will find a broader range of dining options just across the border.

Traveller Tips

Carry Myanmar kyat and Thai baht as both currencies are widely used in Tachileik's border economy.
Ensure your travel documents and permits are in order, as border zone travel in Shan State may require special authorization.
Arrive well ahead of your flight as the terminal is small but ground processes can be unpredictable.
Cross-border day trips to Mae Sai, Thailand are popular but confirm current border regulations before planning.

AI-assisted overview, verified against public sources.

Route map (4 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

THL → MDL6T · ATR

THL → HEHW9 · AT7

THL → KETW9 · AT7

THL → RGNW9 · AT7

THL → HEHYJ · AT7

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 724 routes Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-6001 routes

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