Surbung Airport
Chin
Surbung Airport is a domestic airport situated in Falam Township within Chin State, Myanmar. It holds the distinction of being the first airport in Chin State and is the 69th airport in the country. Positioned west of Falam, the airport sits at an elevation of approximately 1,830 meters (6,000 feet) above sea level, making it one of the higher altitude airports in Myanmar. The facility features a single asphalt runway measuring 1,829 meters (6,000 feet) in length and 30 meters in width, suitable for domestic flights. Construction of Surbung Airport commenced in April 2015 with an investment budget of around US$26 million. As a key infrastructure project, it enhances connectivity for Chin State, facilitating travel and economic development in this mountainous region of Myanmar.
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Astuce: Visitors should check flight schedules in advance due to limited domestic services and consider visiting during dry seasons for better weather conditions. Booking tickets ahead is recommended as the airport serves a remote area with limited flights.
Faits intéressants
- •Surbung Airport is located at an elevation of 1,830 meters (6,000 feet), making it one of the highest airports in Myanmar.
- •It is the first and only airport in Chin State, enhancing regional connectivity.
- •The airport's construction began in 2015 with a budget of US$26 million.
Histoire
Construction of Surbung Airport began in April 2015 as part of Myanmar's efforts to improve connectivity in Chin State, a remote and mountainous region.
It became the first airport in the state and the 69th in Myanmar, marking a significant development milestone.
The airport was built with a budget of approximately US$26 million to serve domestic flights and improve regional accessibility.