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Tachileik Airport

Tachileik, Myanmar
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Destinations
VYTL
ICAO
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.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Routes

THL → MDL6T · ATR
THL → HEHW9 · AT7
THL → HEHYJ · AT7
THL → KETW9 · AT7
THL → RGNW9 · AT7
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City & Place Guide

A vibrant Myanmar border town bridging cultures and commerce

Tachileik is a bustling border town in Shan State, Myanmar, sitting directly across the Moei River from Mae Sai, Thailand. It serves as one of the most active land-border crossings in Southeast Asia, drawing day-trippers, traders, and curious travelers seeking a taste of Myanmar without venturing far inland.

The town has a lively, mercantile energy shaped by cross-border trade, with markets overflowing with jade, gems, handicrafts, herbal medicines, and cheap goods. Though small, it offers a genuine glimpse into everyday Shan and Burmese life, and its proximity to Thailand makes it unusually accessible for tourists.

Visitors should be aware that travel deeper into Shan State may require permits and carries certain safety considerations due to regional tensions. Most travelers explore Tachileik as a short excursion from Mae Sai, returning to Thailand the same day.

  • •Tachileik Market — sprawling bazaar packed with gems, jade, textiles, and local goods
  • •Shwe Dagon Pagoda (local) — gilded Buddhist pagoda offering panoramic town views
  • •Mae Sai–Tachileik Border Bridge — iconic crossing point connecting Myanmar and Thailand
  • •Night Market — lively evening street food and handicraft stalls
  • •Wat Doi Wao viewpoint — hillside temple with sweeping cross-border vistas
  • •Local gem and jade shops — browse raw stones and negotiate directly with traders

Getting around: Tachileik is compact and easily walkable in its central market area. Motorcycle taxis and three-wheeled samlors are the primary local transport options for reaching spots slightly outside the town center. No formal rideshare apps operate here, and there is no passenger rail service in town. Tuk-tuks can be hired for short trips, and taxis are available for longer journeys into the surrounding area.

Best time: November through February offers the most comfortable dry-season weather with lower humidity and cooler temperatures ideal for exploring.

Local food: Try Shan noodles, mohinga fish soup, tea-leaf salad, and freshly grilled skewers from the lively night market stalls.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Encyclopaedia

Tachilek Airport or Tachileik Airport is an airport serving Tachilek (Tachileik), a town in the Shan State of eastern Myanmar.

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