
Shante Air Base
ICAO VYSTMedium airport
Shante Air Base is a medium airport near Meiktila in Mandalay Region, Myanmar. It is listed as ICAO VYST. The airport is located at 20.9417° / 95.9145° at an elevation of 192 m (630 ft). There is one runway, the longest measuring 2,591 m. The nearest airport is Meiktila Air Base, 6.5 km (4 mi) away. No scheduled service is recorded for this airfield.
Data
| ICAO code | VYST |
|---|---|
| Identifier | VYST |
| Type | Medium airport |
| City | Meiktila |
| Region | Mandalay Region |
| Country | Myanmar |
| Coordinates | 20.94170, 95.91450 |
| Coordinates (deg/min/sec) | 20° 56′ 30.12″ N 95° 54′ 52.19″ E |
| Elevation | 192 m (630 ft) |
| Scheduled service | no |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
01/19 | 2,591 m | 46 m | Concrete | yes |
Nearby airports
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