Flights Resumed in Myitkyina: Passenger flights resume after over 40-day suspension

Passenger flights at Myitkyina Airport resumed on April 4 after being suspended for more than 40 days.

Flight operations, a major transportation for local residents in Kachin State, had been halted since February 21 following a drone attack by an insurgent group at around 8:12 p.m. on February 20. The attack caused damage and an explosion involving a Myanmar National Airlines aircraft.

Sithu, In-Charge, Myitkyina Airport said "There are four airlines operating at Myitkyina Airport: Myanmar National Airlines, Mann Yadanarpon Airlines, Mingalar Aviation, and Air Thanlwin. These airlines had suspended operations starting February 21."

Flights officially resumed at 11:50 a.m. on April 4, and domestic airlines will now operate regular daily services to Myitkyina on a rotating schedule.

Sithu, In-Charge, Myitkyina Airport said "Starting April 4, Air Thanlwin has resumed operations for the convenience of local passengers and will operate every Saturday. Myanmar National Airlines will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays. Mingalar Aviation will operate on Tuesdays and Fridays, while Mann Yadanarpon Airlines will operate on Mondays and Thursdays."

In addition, two airlines will operate flights to Putao twice a week.