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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.

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

Phone Number

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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.