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VYYY/RGN METAR & TAF Yangon International Airport

Yangon, Yangon RegionElevation 109 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR29 min old
No ceiling, visibility 4.97 SM, cumulonimbus reported.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
030@2
steady
VISIBILITY
4.97 SM
8 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
2,462 ft
+2,353 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0930Z (4:00 PM local) · 29 min old

VYYY is currently MVFR. Winds are from the northeast at 2 knots. Visibility is 4.97 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Main concerns: Cumulonimbus reported (FEW025CB).

WIND
30° at 2 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
4.97 statute miles
8 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
SCT018 FEW025CB
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
34°C / 28°C
93°F / 82°F. 6°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.85 inHg
1010.8 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
CB, LOW VIS
Cumulonimbus reported (FEW025CB).

Codes in this report: SCT FEW

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0500Z (11:30 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (12:30 PM local)

VYYY forecast starts MVFR at 06Z. Worst period is 06Z to 12Z with MVFR possible (CB, TS, CB). Best period is 12Z to 06Z (MVFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

  • Maximum temperature 33°C expected at 0600Z on day 27.
  • Minimum temperature 26°C expected at 2300Z on day 27.
MVFR
MVFR
0600Z12:30 PM1048Z5:18 PM1536Z10:06 PM2024Z2:54 AM0112Z7:42 AM0600Z12:30 PM

Codes in this report: SCT FEW TEMPO BKN

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Cumulonimbus reported (FEW025CB).
›Temporarily forecast: light thunderstorm with rain (-TSRA).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 30° at 2 kt, visibility 4.97 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: thunderstorms reported.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Thunderstorms reportedMETAR
Thunderstorms are in the current observation. Expect rapidly changing winds, turbulence, and reduced visibility near cells.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0321 30°30°2 kt30°30° 230°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
030° at 2 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 032 kt headwind · no crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
03
HEAD
2 kt
CROSS
calm
BEST
21
HEAD
2 kt tail
CROSS
calm
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

03/21
Dimensions
11,200 x 200 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,462 ft
Pressure altitude
179 ft
Field elevation
109 ft MSL
Temperature
34°C (93°F)
Dewpoint
28°C (82°F)
Altimeter
29.85 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1107Z 5:37 PM
Sunrise
2331Z 6:01 AM
Loggable night
1129Z (5:59 PM local) → 2309Z (5:39 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1107Z (5:37 PM local) → 2331Z (6:01 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1207Z (6:37 PM local) → 2231Z (5:01 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Yangon International Airport is in Yangon, Yangon Region. Field elevation 109 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAVYYY / RGN
RegionYangon Region
CountryMyanmar
Coordinates16.9073, 96.1332
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.7
MINGALADON APP
APP
128.4
ATIS
ATIS
121.9
MINGALADON GND
GND
118.1
MINGALADON TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

VYHB Hmawbi Air Base
13 NM N
MM-0002 Hinthada Airport
58 NM NW
MM-0004 Myoungmya Airport
72 NM W
VYPN Pathein Airport
78 NM W
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗VYYY on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does VYYY have a METAR?
Yes. VYYY has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does VYYY have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for VYYY; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at VYYY?
VYYY sits at 109 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VYYY?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.