Airport code
SNW — Thandwe Airport
SNW is the IATA code for Thandwe Airport, an airport serving Thandwe, Burma. Its ICAO code is VYTD, and it operates in the Asia/Rangoon time zone (UTC+6:30). The airport sits at 18.4607, 94.3001 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 20 ft (6 m).
Overview
About Thandwe Airport
Thandwe Airport is an airport serving Thandwe, a town in the Rakhine State of Myanmar. The IATA code is based on the town's name during British colonial rule, Sandoway. On 23 June 2024, the Arakan Army captured the airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | SNW |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VYTD |
| Airport name | Thandwe Airport |
| City | Thandwe |
| Country | Burma |
| Time zone | Asia/Rangoon (UTC+6:30) |
| Latitude | 18.4607 |
| Longitude | 94.3001 |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,502 ft (1,677 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Thandwe Airport?
The IATA code for Thandwe Airport is SNW.
What is the ICAO code for Thandwe Airport?
The ICAO code for Thandwe Airport is VYTD.
Where is SNW airport located?
Thandwe Airport (SNW) is located in Thandwe, Burma.
What time zone is SNW in?
Thandwe Airport operates in the Asia/Rangoon time zone, which is UTC+6:30.
What is the nearest airport to SNW?
The nearest airport to Thandwe Airport (SNW) is Kyaukpyu Airport (KYP) in Kyaukpyu, about 134 km away.
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