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IFRKawthoung Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 4 km visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 10 knots. Runway 02/20 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is reduced to 4 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,800 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 06:00Z and 12:00Z.
Pilot Recommendations
An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
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| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
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6,000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 17° |
↑ 6.4 kt
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↔ 7.7 kt
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Kawthoung Airport - Airport Information
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About Kawthoung Airport
Overview
Kawthoung Airport serves the southernmost region of Myanmar, located near the Thailand border in Tanintharyi Region. As a medium-sized airport at 180 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for a remote coastal area with limited ground infrastructure.
Flying Conditions
The airport experiences a tropical monsoon climate with significant seasonal wind variations. Pilots should anticipate potential challenging weather conditions, particularly during the southwest monsoon season from May to October, which can generate substantial precipitation and variable wind patterns.
Notable Features
Situated near the Andaman Sea coastline, Kawthoung Airport is surrounded by complex terrain with mountainous regions to the east and maritime environment to the west. The single runway (02/20) is 6,000 feet long with an asphalt surface, providing adequate length for most regional and medium-sized aircraft operations.
Approach Considerations
Runway 02/20's orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges depending on prevailing maritime wind patterns. Pilots should be prepared for potential wind shear and turbulence, especially during transitional seasons, and carefully assess meteorological conditions prior to approach and landing.
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