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

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IATA Code

OIK

ICAO Code

VYLK

Name

Loikaw airport

Type

Country / Region

Myanmar (MM)

City

Loikaw

Latitude

19.6914900

Longitude

97.2148300

Time Zone

UTC+06:30

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Airport Overview

Loikaw airport (OIK)

Loikaw airport is a regional airport serving Loikaw, the capital of Kayah State in eastern Myanmar. Its location supports access to a relatively remote, mountainous market, but the airport should be treated as a regional passenger-airport gateway rather than a confirmed international cargo hub. The supplied airport record identifies no operating airline or express-cargo count, so cargo acceptance, aircraft uplift and handling arrangements must be verified before quotation or booking. Our service team can coordinate a pre-check of routing, carrier acceptance, customs requirements and onward ground delivery before cargo is committed to Loikaw airport.

IATA / ICAO	OIK / VYLK
Country / City	Myanmar / Loikaw
Coordinates	19.6914900, 97.2148300
Time zone	UTC+06:30
Airport address	Loikaw, Myanmar

Key Highlights

What freight forwarders should assess first

Regional gateway: Loikaw airport is more suitable for local or regional access than for assuming direct international cargo uplift.
Capacity confirmation is essential: The supplied record shows zero listed airline and express-air-cargo counts; acceptance should be confirmed for each shipment and date.
Connection planning: International freight may require a transfer through a larger Myanmar gateway or another approved regional gateway, followed by air or road delivery.
Limited recovery options: Weather, aircraft availability, security conditions and road access can affect schedules more materially than at major hubs.
Pre-clearance discipline: Shippers should prepare complete commercial, customs and commodity documents before space is requested.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility planning for non-hub cargo

Publicly supplied data does not establish a dedicated cargo terminal, cold store, bonded warehouse, dangerous-goods store or automated sorting facility at Loikaw airport. Our service team therefore plans on a confirmation-first basis rather than assuming hub-level infrastructure.

Acceptance and handlingConfirm whether the operating carrier and local ground handler can accept general cargo, the shipment dimensions, piece weight and required handling date.

Customs and controlVerify the customs point, inspection arrangements and whether clearance is possible locally or must be completed at an alternative gateway.

Temperature-sensitive cargoDo not assume refrigerated storage, active-container power or validated temperature rooms. Use qualified packaging and obtain written handling confirmation.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance of dangerous goods, lithium batteries and other regulated articles must be checked with the actual carrier and handler before booking.

Oversized and special cargoConfirm aircraft door dimensions, loading equipment, apron access and weight limitations before accepting machinery, project cargo or irregular pieces.

Last-mile deliveryArrange a named consignee, local contact and suitable vehicle in advance because airport-side release does not guarantee immediate inland delivery.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and schedule considerations

For international shipments, our team normally evaluates a two-stage plan: move freight through a confirmed larger gateway, then arrange the domestic or regional sector to Loikaw airport if an operating service accepts the cargo.
Possible routings depend on current domestic schedules, interline or intermodal arrangements, customs policy and the actual carrier serving the required date. No fixed airline, flight frequency or transit time should be assumed.
Transit is affected by cargo acceptance, aircraft type, weather in eastern Myanmar, security conditions, transfer handling, customs inspection and the availability of onward road transport.
For urgent cargo, our service team compares airport delivery with a gateway-plus-road solution and confirms the trade-off between speed, handling complexity and shipment control before booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Regional demand profile

Primary hinterland: Loikaw and surrounding areas of Kayah State, subject to current road access, local security conditions and consignee delivery capability.
Likely air-freight use: time-sensitive documents, small commercial consignments, spare parts, critical maintenance items and relief or public-service supplies may be more practical than routine high-volume freight.
General merchandise: apparel, consumer goods, electronics and replacement components require careful assessment of value, security and customs documentation.
Perishables and healthcare: fresh products, medicines and diagnostic materials require advance confirmation of temperature control, handling priority, import permission and consignee readiness.
Industrial cargo: machinery parts and irregular shipments may be better routed through a larger gateway with established handling equipment and then moved by road.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that should be completed before booking

Cut-off and acceptance: Loikaw airport-specific cargo cut-off times are not assumed. Obtain written confirmation of acceptance, warehouse handover time, documentation cut-off and flight availability from the actual operator.
Documentation: Prepare the air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, origin information, permits and any import or export declaration required for the commodity and route. Product descriptions must be specific and consistent.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-sensitive goods, live animals, human remains and valuable cargo require separate pre-approval, correct declarations and suitable packing under applicable carrier and regulatory rules.
Customs and delivery: Confirm the clearance location, broker appointment, inspection process, consignee identification and local delivery plan before cargo departs the origin station.

Shipping Tips

Recommended booking workflow

Send our service team the commodity, HS classification, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, declared value, origin, destination and required delivery date for a routing feasibility check.
Request carrier confirmation before packing final cargo. Include photographs or a packing diagram for oversized, fragile, temperature-sensitive or restricted shipments.
Use export-grade packaging, clear piece marks and a reliable consignee contact. For temperature-sensitive goods, select validated packaging with a documented hold-time margin.
Maintain an alternative plan through a larger gateway or by road, particularly when cargo is urgent, irregular, high-value or dependent on a single regional flight.

Our service team can compare airport-to-airport, gateway-to-door and gateway-plus-road options after the operating carrier, customs route and local delivery conditions are confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Loikaw airport freight FAQ

Can Loikaw airport receive international air cargo directly?

Direct international acceptance should not be presumed. Our service team first verifies the active carrier, customs process, cargo acceptance capability and onward connection. A larger gateway with domestic or road delivery may be required.

Can I book an express shipment to Loikaw airport?

Express availability depends on the integrator, local agent coverage and current operating schedule. We check whether the shipment can move under an express network or whether a conventional air waybill and local delivery arrangement is more appropriate.

Are dangerous goods accepted at Loikaw airport?

Acceptance is commodity- and carrier-specific. Shippers must provide the proper classification, packing, marks, labels and declaration where required. Our team obtains pre-approval before cargo is tendered.

Is cold-chain handling available for medicines or perishables?

Do not assume cold storage or powered-container handling. We verify facility capability, transfer exposure, packaging requirements, permits and consignee readiness before proposing the route.

What is the fastest delivery option?

There is no universal fastest option. Depending on cargo and conditions, a confirmed air connection, a gateway transfer or a gateway-plus-road solution may be preferable. We compare available options against the required delivery date.

Data Sources & Provenance

Verification scope

Airport identifiers, name, city, country, coordinates, address, time zone and supplied airline or express-cargo count are taken from the airport record provided for this page. Operational items such as current schedules, carrier acceptance, customs procedures, facilities, cut-offs and special-cargo capability are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed before shipment.

For regulatory and identifier cross-checking, our team may consult the Myanmar civil aviation authority and international aviation reference bodies:

dca.gov.mm — Myanmar civil aviation regulatory reference
iata.org — airline and airport identifier reference
icao.int — international aviation standards and reference material

Published routing, handling and compliance guidance on this page is subject to confirmation by the operating carrier, airport handler, customs authority and local delivery provider.