Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of VYKL
Kalaymyo Airport (Kalemyo Airport) (IATA: KMV, ICAO:VYKL) is located in the the city of Kalaymyo, Myanmar.
Kalaymyo Airport (Kalemyo Airport) (KMV)
Regional airport serving Kalaymyo, Myanmar
Kalaymyo Airport (Kalemyo Airport) is a regional airport serving Kalaymyo in northwestern Myanmar. Its location supports local passenger and limited time-sensitive air logistics, but it should not be treated as a major international cargo gateway. For international shipments, our service team normally assesses carrier acceptance, customs routing, airport handling capability and the need for an approved gateway connection before confirming the transport plan.
| Airport name | Kalaymyo Airport (Kalemyo Airport) |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO | KMV / VYKL |
| Country / city | Myanmar / Kalaymyo |
| Coordinates | 23.1888100, 94.0510900 |
| Time zone | UTC+06:30 |
| Address | Kalaymyo, Myanmar |
Key Highlights
- Regional rather than hub-scale infrastructure; cargo acceptance must be confirmed shipment by shipment.
- International consignments may require routing through an approved Myanmar gateway or an overseas consolidation point.
- Limited operating frequency and aircraft payload restrictions can affect uplift options, especially for dense or oversized cargo.
- Remote-area trucking, customs coordination and final-mile collection should be arranged before booking.
- Perishable, dangerous, pharmaceutical and live-animal shipments require advance operational approval and document review.
Cargo Facilities & Services
Our service team distinguishes between an airport being operational for passenger aircraft and having a confirmed cargo-handling product. The following services should be treated as planning requirements and verified with the handling agent, airline or appointed ground operator before cargo acceptance.
- General cargo: Confirm acceptance of loose cargo, palletized cargo, shipment dimensions, weighing arrangements and available build-up or breakdown support.
- Warehouse handling: Verify cargo receiving hours, storage duration, security controls, delivery appointment rules and whether after-hours handling is possible.
- Temperature-sensitive goods: Do not assume a dedicated cold room or passive-storage capability; obtain written confirmation before tendering pharmaceuticals, vaccines, seafood or other perishables.
- Dangerous goods: Confirm whether the local handler accepts DG shipments and which classes, packing instructions, labels and carrier approvals are supported.
- Customs-controlled cargo: Establish the customs office, declaration route, inspection procedure and release documents applicable to the selected routing.
- Special handling: Oversized cargo, valuable cargo, live animals and human remains require pre-alert, equipment confirmation and specific acceptance approval.
Routes & Transit Times
- Inbound and outbound structure: International cargo will commonly need a connection through an approved domestic or regional gateway rather than a direct international freighter movement from Kalaymyo.
- Carrier selection: Available passenger-belly, charter or interline options can change with season, aircraft deployment, security restrictions and commercial demand; our team confirms the operating carrier before booking.
- Transit planning: Door-to-door timing depends on feeder uplift, transfer handling, customs release, road conditions and the availability of onward trucking. No fixed transit time should be promised before the routing is issued.
- Connection risk: A missed regional connection can create a longer delay than the flight sector itself, so urgent shipments should include a contingency gateway and a recovery plan.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Kalaymyo Airport (Kalemyo Airport) primarily serves Kalaymyo and surrounding communities in the Sagaing region. The airport can be relevant for urgent local replenishment and passenger-linked shipments where road transport is slower or operationally difficult.
Typical planning segments
Potential cargo profiles include documents, small commercial consignments, aircraft-compatible spare parts, personal effects, emergency supplies and selected perishables. Acceptance depends on packaging, security screening, customs status and the actual aircraft or handling arrangement.
Regional distribution
For larger commercial volumes, our team compares airport delivery with road feeder transport from a better-connected gateway. Shipment value, urgency, border formalities and road accessibility should be assessed together.
Industrial cargo caution
Heavy machinery, long-length cargo, bulk cargo and high-density pieces may face aircraft loading, apron equipment or road-delivery constraints. A dimensioned packing list and piece-level gross weights are required before routing approval.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-off: Regional services may have narrow acceptance windows. Our team obtains the actual tender deadline, flight confirmation and warehouse delivery instructions before cargo dispatch.
- Air waybill and commercial documents: The shipper and consignee names, commodity description, piece count, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, destination and customs documents must be consistent across all paperwork.
- Dangerous goods and batteries: Lithium batteries, chemicals, aerosols and other regulated articles require classification, compliant packing, marks, labels and a shipper’s declaration where applicable. Carrier acceptance is mandatory.
- Customs and inspection: Customs release, import permits, certificates of origin, invoices and packing lists should be prepared before arrival. Inspection, documentation correction or local authority approval can delay delivery.
- Collection and delivery: Confirm consignee identification, local contact details, vehicle access, road conditions and whether delivery is airport pickup or a separately arranged inland movement.
Shipping Tips
- Send the commercial invoice, packing list, HS classification, piece dimensions, weights and commodity description to our team before requesting space.
- Use compact, aircraft-compatible packaging with clear piece markings; avoid protrusions and confirm whether pallets, skids or special loading equipment are accepted.
- For urgent cargo, request two plans: an airport-based air routing and a gateway-plus-road alternative. Compare total transit risk, not only the air sector.
- For perishables, pharmaceuticals, DG or live animals, obtain written acceptance and handling instructions before packing or dispatching the shipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can Kalaymyo Airport (Kalemyo Airport) handle international air freight directly?
- Direct international acceptance should not be assumed. Our service team checks the current airline, customs and ground-handling arrangement; many international shipments may require a connection through an approved gateway.
- Can I send a large commercial shipment through Kalaymyo Airport (Kalemyo Airport)?
- Possibly, but aircraft payload, door dimensions, loading equipment, receiving capacity and onward trucking must be verified. For large or dense cargo, we also compare a gateway-based road feeder solution.
- Are dangerous goods accepted?
- Only if the selected carrier and handler approve the commodity and the shipment complies with applicable air transport dangerous-goods requirements. Provide the SDS, UN number, packing details and declaration information in advance.
- Can the airport receive pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive cargo?
- Do not assume controlled-temperature storage. Our team confirms the available handling process, transfer exposure, packaging requirements and consignee readiness before accepting the booking.
- What information is needed for a routing quotation?
- Provide origin and destination, commodity, HS code, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, cargo value, ready date, Incoterms, special handling requirements and the consignee’s customs capability.
Data Sources & Provenance
Airport identity, location, codes and time-zone details in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational statements are deliberately limited to logistics planning guidance and require confirmation with the airline, handling agent, customs authority and inland transport provider selected for the shipment.
For independent code and aviation-reference checks, consult iata.org and icao.int. These sources are reference points for aviation coding and international aviation standards; they do not replace current carrier acceptance, airport handling or customs confirmation for a specific consignment.