Pakokku Airport - PKK
Pakokku Airport is a regional located in Pakokku, Myanmar. It serves the city and the neighboring areas including several historic and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Owned and operated by the local government and the Department of Civil Aviation, Pakokku Airport works under the IATA code PKK and the ICAO code VYPU. It is easily accessible from Pakokku, which is around 16 miles from the facility. Its coordinates are 21.4074°N 95.1131248°E.
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The airport’s proximity to the Bagan, Old Bagan, and New Bagan has made it important to the tourist economy. It handles regular scheduled flight as well as chartered and private flights. It is also an important cargo hub for the region. There has been talk of allowing Pakokku Airport to accept international flights from countries like Thailand. These plans have been postponed until renovations and improvements are done to the regional airport. Upgrades and improvements are planned to start in 2020. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Bagan, New Bagan, Old Bagan, and Myingyan.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are many great hotels located in the area served by the Pakokku Airport. Some of the best-rated ones include Hotel Juno, Thiri Yatanar Hotel, and Thu Kha Hotel. These three are found fewer than 5 miles from the airport. They are also close to many local tourist attractions.
An alternate airport to the Pakokku Airport is the Nyaung-U Airport, located in Nyaung-U Myanmar. Another option is Pauk Airport, which is found in Pauk, Myanmar.