Airport code
MWQ — Magway Airport
MWQ is the IATA code for Magway Airport, an airport serving Magway, Burma. Its ICAO code is VYMW, and it operates in the Asia/Rangoon time zone (UTC+6:30). The airport sits at 20.1656, 94.9414 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 279 ft (85 m).
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About Magway Airport
Magway Airport is an airport in Magway, in central Myanmar. Analysis of Google Earth imagery confirms it is also the base for several types of fighter aircraft belonging to the Myanmar Air Force.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MWQ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VYMW |
| Airport name | Magway Airport |
| City | Magway |
| Country | Burma |
| Time zone | Asia/Rangoon (UTC+6:30) |
| Latitude | 20.1656 |
| Longitude | 94.9414 |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Airport type | Small airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,530 ft (2,600 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Magway Airport?
The IATA code for Magway Airport is MWQ.
What is the ICAO code for Magway Airport?
The ICAO code for Magway Airport is VYMW.
Where is MWQ airport located?
Magway Airport (MWQ) is located in Magway, Burma.
What time zone is MWQ in?
Magway Airport operates in the Asia/Rangoon time zone, which is UTC+6:30.
What is the nearest airport to MWQ?
The nearest airport to Magway Airport (MWQ) is Bagan Airport (NYU) in Nyaung U, about 113 km away.
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