Heho Airport is an airport serving Heho, a town in Kalaw Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar. It is the main airport serving Inle Lake and Taunggyi the former of the top tourist destinations of Myanmar.

History

The airport served as an airbase both for the Allies and the Japanese during World War II. The airbase was heavily bombed by the Allies. Evidence of aircraft bunker revetments and bomb craters can still be seen on the southern end of the airfield, especially noticeable from the air.

Facilities

The airport resides at an elevation of 3858 ft above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 18/36 with an asphalt surface measuring 8500 x. The original airport had a runway length of 5500 ft. It was recently expanded to accommodate jet aircraft.

Airlines and destinations

Accidents and incidents