Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of VBA
Ann Airport (IATA: VBA, ICAO:VYAN) is located in the the city of Ann, Myanmar.
Ann Airport (VBA) Overview
Ann Airport is a local airport serving Ann in Myanmar, with the supplied record identifying it as Ann Airport, ICAO VYAN, at approximately 19.7698566° N and 94.0267631° E. Its location makes it relevant primarily to local and regional access rather than to large-scale international cargo consolidation. The supplied airport record shows zero listed airline and express-service entries, so our service team treats the airport as a capacity- and schedule-sensitive origin or destination. Dedicated cargo handling, customs arrangements, operating windows and acceptance procedures must be confirmed before booking. For international freight, we can assess whether routing through a better-connected Myanmar gateway, followed by controlled domestic or surface movement, is more practical than attempting a direct uplift from Ann Airport.
| Airport name | Ann Airport |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO | VBA / VYAN |
| Country / city | Myanmar / Ann |
| Coordinates | 19.7698566° N, 94.0267631° E |
| Recorded address | Ann, Myanmar |
Key Highlights
Cargo Facilities & Services
Ann Airport should not be treated as having standard international cargo-terminal capabilities unless the local operator, handling agent and relevant authorities confirm them for the intended shipment.
- General cargo: Confirm whether a handling point accepts commercial freight, the available receiving method and any weight, dimension or packaging restrictions.
- Customs and bonded handling: Confirm whether export or import customs processing can be completed at the airport; otherwise, plan clearance at the designated gateway before onward movement.
- Temperature-controlled cargo: Do not assume refrigerated storage, cool-room transfer or validated temperature monitoring. Our team will request a written handling confirmation for pharmaceuticals, perishables and other sensitive goods.
- Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on trained personnel, carrier approval, packaging compliance and local operating capability. Pre-advice is essential.
- Special cargo: Live animals, valuables, oversized pieces and aircraft-on-ground shipments require case-by-case approval and a confirmed handover plan.
Routes & Logistics Timing
- International cargo will generally require a confirmed connection through a suitable Myanmar gateway or another approved regional gateway; the exact routing depends on current airline schedules, capacity and regulatory acceptance.
- For local or domestic movements, our service team will verify whether an operating flight, charter option or surface alternative is available for the required date.
- Transit time is affected by flight availability, aircraft payload restrictions, handling-agent acceptance, customs location, security screening and the final delivery route. No fixed transit promise should be made before confirmation.
- Shipment plans should include contingency time for schedule changes, weather, local operating restrictions and possible transfer between airport and gateway facilities.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Service area: The immediate Ann area and nearby communities are the practical starting point for pickup and delivery planning; road accessibility and security conditions should be checked for each shipment.
- General commercial freight: Small, time-sensitive consignments, replacement parts, documents and essential supplies may be more suitable than high-volume palletized cargo.
- Local production: Any agricultural, food, natural-resource or project-related cargo must be assessed for seasonality, packaging, inspection and transport conditions rather than assumed to be routinely airfreighted.
- High-value and sensitive goods: Electronics, medical supplies and urgent industrial components require secure handover, documented custody and confirmed storage arrangements.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Ann Airport’s actual cargo acceptance cut-off, screening window and document deadline must be obtained from the operating carrier or handling party; do not apply a major-hub cut-off by assumption.
- Documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, accurate commodity description, customs information and any required permits before tender.
- Restricted cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-sensitive products, food, medicines, live animals and oversized cargo require advance classification and written acceptance.
- Customs and delivery: Confirm the clearance point, importer or exporter registration requirements, inspection process, consignee availability and the exact airport-to-door handover arrangement.
Shipping Tips from Our Service Team
- Send the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, packing photographs and desired delivery date before requesting a rate so that route feasibility can be screened first.
- Use robust, stackable packaging with clear piece identification and contact details; fragile or moisture-sensitive goods should include internal protection suitable for possible manual transfers.
- For temperature-sensitive cargo, provide the required temperature range, allowable exposure time and packaging specification, and obtain confirmation of storage and transfer capability before dispatch.
- Keep a gateway alternative available. If direct handling is unavailable or unsuitable, our team can compare an approved Myanmar gateway with onward domestic or surface delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can Ann Airport receive international commercial cargo directly?
- Direct international acceptance should not be assumed. Our team will verify the current operating carrier, customs arrangement, cargo acceptance authority and shipment-specific restrictions before booking.
- Does Ann Airport have a dedicated cargo terminal or bonded warehouse?
- Those facilities are not established by the supplied airport record. We will confirm available handling, storage and customs arrangements with the responsible local parties before tender.
- How early should cargo be delivered for uplift?
- There is no reliable universal cut-off for this airport. The applicable acceptance time depends on the confirmed flight, handler, screening process and document status, and will be stated after booking confirmation.
- Can dangerous goods or lithium battery shipments be moved through Ann Airport?
- Only after commodity classification, compliant packing, declarations and carrier or handler approval. Acceptance is subject to the operating capability available on the confirmed routing.
- What is the best option if no suitable flight is available?
- Our service team will compare a nearby or better-connected Myanmar gateway with onward domestic or surface delivery, taking customs location, security, cargo type and final destination into account.
Data Sources & Provenance
Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country, address and the recorded airline and express-service counts in this module are taken from the supplied airport data record. Operational details that may change, including schedules, cargo acceptance, handling, customs arrangements, cut-off times and routing, require confirmation before shipment execution.
- International air transport reference and code verification: iata.org
- International aviation standards and location-code reference: icao.int
- Myanmar civil aviation regulatory verification: dcamyanmar.com