Airport code
PBU — Putao Airport
PBU is the IATA code for Putao Airport, an airport serving Putao, Burma. Its ICAO code is VYPT, and it operates in the Asia/Rangoon time zone (UTC+6:30). The airport sits at 27.3299, 97.4263 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1500 ft (457 m).
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About Putao Airport
Putao Airport is an airport in Putao, Myanmar. The airport was originally part of Fort Hertz, which served as an isolated British outpost during the Burma Campaign in World War II.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | PBU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VYPT |
| Airport name | Putao Airport |
| City | Putao |
| Country | Burma |
| Time zone | Asia/Rangoon (UTC+6:30) |
| Latitude | 27.3299 |
| Longitude | 97.4263 |
| Elevation | 1500 ft (457 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,002 ft (2,134 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Putao Airport?
The IATA code for Putao Airport is PBU.
What is the ICAO code for Putao Airport?
The ICAO code for Putao Airport is VYPT.
Where is PBU airport located?
Putao Airport (PBU) is located in Putao, Burma.
What time zone is PBU in?
Putao Airport operates in the Asia/Rangoon time zone, which is UTC+6:30.
What is the nearest airport to PBU?
The nearest airport to Putao Airport (PBU) is Myitkyina Airport (MYT) in Myitkyina, about 217 km away.
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