Putao Airport
Putao · MyanmarICAO VYPT
Putao Airport (PBU) is an airport serving Putao, Myanmar, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 27° 19' 47.6" N, 97° 25' 34.7" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 1,500 feet (457 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Rangoon (GMT+6:30).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from PBU
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MYT | Myitkyina, Burma | 134 mi | 0h 45m | short-haul | 55 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at PBU
1 active airline serving Putao Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Putao Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myitkyina Airport | MYT | Myitkyina | Burma | 216 km |
| Dibrugarh Airport | DIB | Mohanbari | India | 239 km |
| Diqing Airport | DIG | Shangri-La | China | 228 km |
| Tengchong Tuofeng Airport | TCZ | Tengchong | China | 285 km |
| Lijiang Airport | LJG | Lijiang | China | 289 km |
| Qamdo Bangda Airport | BPX | Bangda | China | 359 km |
| Baoshan Yunduan Airport | BSD | Baoshan | China | 306 km |
| Mangshi Airport | LUM | Luxi | China | 343 km |
Other Airports in Myanmar
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 27° 19' 47.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 97° 25' 34.7" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 27.329901
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 97.426300
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Rangoon
- UTC Offset
- GMT+6:30
- Current Local Time
- 02:12 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 1,500 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 457 m
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