Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of VYDW
Dawe (IATA: TVY, ICAO:VYDW) is located in the city of Dawei, Myanmar.
Dawe Airport (TVY)
Dawe is a regional airport serving Dawei in southern Myanmar. Based on the supplied airport record, its identifiers are IATA TVY and ICAO VYDW; the record does not list scheduled air-cargo or express-cargo services. For international freight forwarders, Dawe is therefore best assessed as a local air-access point rather than a confirmed cargo gateway. Our service team can coordinate shipment feasibility, uplift confirmation, customs documentation and onward routing before accepting a booking. Cargo plans should be built around the actual operating carrier, available aircraft payload, handling arrangements and the destination gateway confirmed for the specific movement.
| Airport name | Dawe |
|---|---|
| IATA / ICAO | TVY / VYDW |
| City and country | Dawei, Myanmar |
| Airport profile | Regional passenger-oriented airport with cargo capability subject to operational confirmation |
| Listed cargo services | Air cargo and express-cargo counts in the supplied record: 0 |
Key Highlights
- Regional access: Dawe is more suitable for local passenger-airport access and special uplift arrangements than for routine international cargo consolidation.
- Capacity must be verified: Aircraft type, payload, acceptance limits, handling resources and operating dates should be confirmed before quotation.
- Gateway dependency: International shipments may require transfer through a separately confirmed Myanmar or regional gateway.
- Limited cargo infrastructure risk: Do not assume bonded storage, cold-chain rooms, dangerous-goods facilities or express terminals without written confirmation.
- Pre-clearance is essential: Our team recommends checking customs, airline and ground-handler acceptance before cargo is delivered to the airport.
Cargo Facilities & Services
Publicly supplied airport data does not establish dedicated cargo-terminal equipment or specialist storage at Dawe. Our service team will verify the following items for each shipment rather than treating them as available by default:
- Acceptance and build-up: Confirm whether cargo is accepted as airline baggage-compatible freight, manifested cargo or another approved handling category, and whether palletisation or loose-cargo handling is possible.
- Storage: Confirm the availability, security, maximum dwell time and operating hours of any general, bonded or customs-controlled holding area.
- Temperature control: Perishables, pharmaceuticals and other time- or temperature-sensitive goods require written confirmation of cool-room access, transfer time and contingency procedures.
- Dangerous goods: Confirm whether the operating carrier and local handler accept dangerous goods, dry ice or lithium batteries and whether trained acceptance staff are available.
- Ground delivery and collection: Arrange vehicle access, consignee identification, release documentation and any local handling appointment before dispatching cargo.
Routes & Transit Times
- Current scheduled cargo routes, airline participation and flight frequency must be confirmed for the booking date; the supplied record does not establish a regular freighter or express network.
- For international cargo, a practical routing may involve local uplift followed by transfer at a confirmed Myanmar or regional gateway. The actual connection depends on available passenger belly capacity, interline arrangements and customs treatment.
- Transit time is affected by booking cut-off, aircraft payload restrictions, transfer connections, weather, road access to Dawei, customs inspection and the availability of return uplift.
- Our service team will provide a routing only after checking the complete origin-destination pair, commodity, dimensions, weight, handling class and required delivery date. No fixed transit time should be assumed before airline confirmation.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary catchment: Dawei and surrounding areas in the Tanintharyi Region, subject to road connectivity and local collection conditions.
- Likely airfreight profile: Small, high-value or time-sensitive consignments that justify air transport, including commercial samples, spare parts, documents and urgent industrial supplies.
- Perishables: Seafood, agricultural products and other perishables may be considered only after confirming packaging, acceptance, temperature exposure and delivery arrangements.
- Project and industrial cargo: Oversized machinery, batteries, chemicals and construction-related items require a separate feasibility review because aircraft payload, dimensions and handling capability may be restrictive.
- Collection planning: Our team can assess whether direct airport delivery or an alternative gateway with stronger cargo connectivity is more appropriate for the shipper’s required service level.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Dawe-specific cargo acceptance and documentation cut-offs should be obtained from the confirmed carrier or handling party. Delivering cargo without acceptance approval may create storage or rebooking risk.
- Documentation: Prepare an accurate commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, shipper and consignee details, HS classification and any required export, import or transit permits. The final document set depends on the trade lane and commodity.
- Restricted cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, perishables, medicines and valuable cargo require advance declaration and carrier acceptance. Packaging and marking must follow the applicable carrier and IATA requirements.
- Customs and release: Customs inspection, valuation questions, missing permits and consignee absence can delay uplift or delivery. Our team will coordinate pre-checks, but final clearance remains subject to Myanmar customs and other competent authorities.
Shipping Tips
- Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and HS code before requesting a quote; these details determine whether local uplift is feasible.
- Request written confirmation of the operating carrier, airport acceptance point, cargo cut-off, transfer gateway, handling limits and final delivery procedure before moving cargo to Dawei.
- Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for repeated handling and possible transfer. Mark each package with shipper, consignee, piece number, gross weight and handling instructions.
- For urgent, temperature-sensitive or oversized freight, ask our service team to compare Dawe access with an alternative gateway and road feeder arrangement instead of assuming that the shortest geographic route is the fastest operational route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Dawe handle international air cargo directly?
Direct international acceptance cannot be assumed from the airport identifiers alone. Our service team will verify the active carrier, customs status, handling arrangements and destination routing for the requested date.
Is there a regular freighter service from Dawe?
The supplied airport record lists no air-cargo or express-cargo service count. A regular freighter operation should not be presumed; any available uplift must be confirmed with the operating carrier.
Can pharmaceuticals or fresh seafood be shipped through Dawe?
They may be feasible only if the carrier accepts the commodity and suitable temperature, security, inspection and delivery arrangements are confirmed. Our team will review packaging, exposure limits and the complete routing before booking.
What should be checked before delivering cargo to Dawe?
Confirm the booking reference, acceptance location, cargo cut-off, package limits, required documents, customs procedure, storage availability and consignee collection plan. Do not dispatch cargo solely on the basis of a provisional quotation.
What is the best alternative if Dawe cannot accept the shipment?
Our service team can compare a confirmed Myanmar or regional gateway with road feeder transport to or from Dawei. The recommendation will depend on commodity, urgency, dimensions, customs route and total door-to-door risk.
Data Sources & Provenance
The airport identifiers, supplied English and Chinese names, city, country and listed cargo-service counts in this module are taken from the airport record provided for this page. Operational items such as airline participation, acceptance cut-offs, handling equipment, customs arrangements, storage capability and transit times are intentionally presented as confirmation requirements because they can change by carrier, season and shipment type.
- IATA reference: Code and airline-industry identification cross-checks may be made through iata.org; this does not by itself confirm current cargo acceptance or flight schedules.
- ICAO reference: Location and aviation-code reference checks may be made through icao.int; this does not constitute confirmation of local handling facilities or customs services.
- Verification boundary: Our service team must obtain current carrier, airport-handling and Myanmar customs confirmation before quoting a final routing, service level or delivery commitment.