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LIW Loikaw Airport
Loikaw Airport (IATA: LIW, ICAO:VYLK) is located in the the city of Loikaw, Myanmar.

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IATA Code

LIW

ICAO Code

VYLK

Name

Loikaw Airport

Type

Country / Region

Myanmar (MM)

City

Loikaw

Latitude

19.6914997

Longitude

97.2147980

Time Zone

UTC+06:30

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Loikaw Airport (LIW) Air Freight Guide

ICAO: VYLKCity: Loikaw, MyanmarUTC+06:30Regional airport

Loikaw Airport is a regional airport serving Loikaw and surrounding areas in Kayah State, Myanmar. Its location supports local passenger and limited airport-to-airport logistics, but it should not be treated as a major international cargo gateway. For international shipments, our service team normally evaluates an upstream gateway, the available domestic connection, customs routing and the final road movement before confirming the transport plan. Scheduled capacity, cargo acceptance, ground handling, customs availability and operating hours can vary, so all bookings require current confirmation from the carrier and local handling parties. The airport coordinates supplied for this record are 19.6914997, 97.2147980; the address is Loikaw, Myanmar.

Regional rather than international hub Limited belly-capacity planning Pre-approval recommended Gateway and road alternatives matter

Capacity profile

Air cargo availability is likely to depend on passenger-service schedules and aircraft type; loose cargo, oversized pieces and heavy consignments require advance checking.

International routing

Export or import cargo will commonly need a confirmed connection through a suitable Myanmar gateway or another approved regional routing point.

Handling risk

Do not assume the presence of dedicated cold-chain, dangerous-goods or bonded cargo infrastructure without written confirmation.

Planning priority

Our team checks flight acceptance, documentation, customs treatment, transfer responsibility and final-mile access before issuing a firm solution.

Cargo Facilities & Services

General cargo: Acceptance is subject to the operating carrier, aircraft payload, package dimensions and local handling capability. Pre-advice is essential.
Warehousing: Available storage, screening, build-up, breakdown and transfer arrangements must be confirmed for the specific flight; dedicated cargo-terminal features should not be presumed.
Temperature-controlled cargo: Pharmaceutical, biological and other time- or temperature-sensitive shipments require written confirmation of cool-room access, handling time and contingency procedures before booking.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the carrier, route, packing instruction, quantity and trained handling capability. A shipper's declaration does not by itself guarantee acceptance.
Customs and bonded handling: Our service team verifies whether clearance, transit storage or bonded transfer can be completed locally or must be arranged at the connecting gateway.
Special cargo: Live animals, valuables, human remains, lithium batteries, perishables and oversized freight require case-by-case approval and may need an alternative airport.

Routes & Transit Times

Loikaw Airport is primarily considered for regional connectivity; international cargo is generally planned through a confirmed Myanmar gateway or another suitable regional airport rather than assumed direct uplift.
Possible onward routing depends on the active passenger schedule, aircraft payload, carrier acceptance policy, interline or trucking arrangements and customs status. Carrier names and flight frequencies must be checked at quotation stage.
Door-to-door timing is affected by export clearance, acceptance cut-off, transfer availability, weather, security conditions, road access and domestic connection reliability. Our team provides an indicative plan only after these elements are verified.
For urgent, high-value, temperature-sensitive or sizeable shipments, we compare airport-to-airport movement with a gateway-plus-road solution before recommending the final routing.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: Loikaw and parts of Kayah State form the natural local catchment, subject to road conditions, security considerations and consignee access.
Likely outbound profile: Smaller consignments of documents, replacement parts, commercial samples, garments, handicrafts and other regional goods may be suitable when accepted by the operating carrier.
Likely inbound profile: Time-sensitive spare parts, consumer supplies, project materials and relief or development-related consignments may require airport delivery followed by controlled local distribution.
Commodity qualification: Agricultural and food products, live material, medicines, batteries and regulated goods need commodity-specific permits, packing and acceptance review; local availability of specialist handling must be confirmed.

Operations & Compliance

There is no universal cut-off that can be safely published for this airport. Our team obtains the carrier's current booking, cargo acceptance and document cut-off before arranging delivery.
Provide a complete commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, HS classification, cargo dimensions and gross weight. Export, import, transit and permit requirements must be checked for the actual commodity and routing.
Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-controlled cargo and live animals require advance disclosure, correct markings, compliant packaging and carrier approval. Misdeclaration can result in refusal, delay or regulatory action.
Customs inspection, security screening, storage limits and consignee collection arrangements may affect release. Our service team confirms who performs clearance and where cargo is physically handed over before dispatch.

Book before tender

Send the commodity, dimensions, weight, packing type, ready date and full routing to our team before moving cargo to the airport. Wait for written acceptance.

Build a gateway option

For international or schedule-sensitive freight, request a comparison covering a confirmed gateway connection and road delivery to Loikaw.

Protect the shipment

Use airline-compatible packaging, clear piece marks and moisture protection. Separate batteries, liquids, perishables and other regulated items for document review.

Plan the handover

Confirm export clearance, airport delivery instructions, consignee identification, local contact numbers and the final-mile vehicle before dispatch.

Can Loikaw Airport handle international air cargo directly?

It should not be assumed. Direct international acceptance, customs processing and available uplift depend on the current operating arrangement. Our service team verifies the route and, where necessary, plans through a suitable gateway.

Can I send dangerous goods or lithium batteries to Loikaw Airport?

Only after commodity, packing, documentation, quantity and carrier acceptance have been reviewed. Advance declaration is mandatory for planning, and an alternative routing may be required.

Is temperature-controlled delivery available?

Availability must be confirmed for the specific movement. We check cool storage, transfer exposure, packaging requirements and contingency handling rather than promising an unverified cold-chain service.

What causes delays on shipments for Loikaw?

Common factors include limited regional uplift, payload restrictions, missed acceptance windows, gateway transfers, customs inspections, weather and local road access. Early booking and a documented gateway alternative reduce avoidable risk.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity	IATA code, ICAO code, airport names, country, city, coordinates, address and time zone are taken from the supplied airport record for Loikaw Airport.
Reference bodies	For current aeronautical, carrier, customs and regulatory verification, our team consults applicable official or industry sources, including icao.int and iata.org.
Verification boundary	Flight schedules, cargo acceptance, handling facilities, cut-off times, customs arrangements and road conditions are operational variables. They must be reconfirmed with the carrier, airport or appointed handling party before shipment tender.

No unverified throughput, terminal-area, runway, carrier-frequency, facility-certification or transit-time figures are presented.