Mandalay International Airport (MDL) is one of the busiest airports in Myanmar with more than 1 million passenger traffic every year. It owns Southeast Asia’s longest concrete runway, which is 4, 267 meters in length. Up to 3 million passengers can safely use this facility every year.
General Information about Mandalay Airport
The following table is an overview of MDL Airport indicated below:
Airport | Mandalay International Airport |
Airport Type | Public |
Owner | Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar |
Operator | Mitsubishi Corporation, JALUX Inc., SPA Project Management Ltd. (for 30 years bid) |
Built In (Year) | 2000 |
Serves | Mandalay Region |
Hub for | Mann Yadanarpon Airlines |
Mandalay Airport Code | MDL |
Mandalay Airport Terminals | Two Terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 |
Mandalay International Airport Runway | 1 |
Mandalay Airport Coordinates | 21°42′08″N 095°58′41″E |
Mandalay Airport Address | PX49+6VG, Tada-U, Myanmar (Burma) |
Official Website | https://www.mandalayintlairport.com |
Official Phone Number | 95 2 40 27110 (Ext – 199) |
Elevation | 91 m / 299 ft |
Mandalay Airport Code
Mandalay Airport code is MDL. This IATA Mandalay Airport code is based on Mandalay city located 35 km south of Tada-U in Myanmar. Nestled at the height of 91 meters above sea level, this facility is the country’s most modern aviation hub also serving as a gateway to seven international destinations.
IATA CODE | MDL |
ICAO CODE | VYMD |
FAA CODE | N/A |
WORLD AREA CODE | 706 |
COUNTRY CODE | MMR |
ZIP CODE | 5011 |
IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | MDL |
Mandalay Airport Map
The Mandalay International Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Mandalay Airport Terminals
Opened for public use in 2000, Mandalay International Airport (MDL) terminal handles 1,000 passenger arrivals and the same number of departures every hour. This state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest emergency and fire protection systems along with six passenger lifts, three escalators, and a baggage handling system. Other facilities at the terminal include:
- 6 air bridges
- 8 gates
- 36 check-in desks
- Duty-free shops
- VIP lounges
- Restaurants
- Car rentals
- Travel agencies
- On-site parking
- Banks
- Post-offices
Nearest Airports to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
Some of the closest airports to MDL Airport are:
- Nyaung U International Airport – 182 Kilometers
- Naypyidaw International Airport – 307 kilometers
Mandalay International Airport Runways
There is only one runway at Mandalay Airport:
Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
17-35 | 14,003 ft | 200 ft | Concrete | Yes |
Airlines Operating from Mandalay International Airport (MDL)
The following airlines operate from the Mandalay Airport:
- 9 Air
- Air KBZ
- Asian Wings Airways
- Bangkok Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Airlines
- China Express Airlines
- Loong Air