Yangon International Airport, International airport in Mingaladon, Myanmar.
Yangon International Airport sits in the northern district of Mingaladon and serves as the main hub for flights within the country and to other parts of Asia. The three passenger terminals spread across the grounds, each with its own check-in and waiting areas.
The British Royal Air Force built the facility during World War II as a military base later known as RAF Mingaladon. After Myanmar gained independence in 1947, the Calcutta Metropolitan Airport Authority took over operations and converted it into a civilian airport.
The name Mingaladon comes from the local language and refers to the former settlement at the edge of the city. Travelers see carved wood and golden ornaments throughout the halls, reminiscent of pagoda decorations and shaping their first impression of the country.
The airport lies about 15 kilometers (nine miles) north of downtown Yangon and can be reached via the main road. Travelers should allow extra time during rush hours when traffic slows considerably.
The runway stretches over three kilometers (nearly two miles) and ranks among the longest in Southeast Asia. Passengers often walk or take small shuttle buses between terminals, as the buildings sit scattered across the wide grounds.
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