Dara Sakor International Airport (VDDS)
Large airport · Ta Noun, Koh Kong province, Cambodia
Airport data
| Name | Dara Sakor International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VDDS |
| IATA | DSY |
| Elevation | 60 ft (18 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°54'51" E 103°13'36" 10.91424, 103.22665 |
| Location | Ta Noun, Koh Kong province, Cambodia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,498 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | concrete | No |
Dara Sakor International Airport at a glance
Dara Sakor International Airport is a large airport in Ta Noun, Koh Kong province, Cambodia, known to airline systems as DSY. The field elevation of 60 ft (18 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VDDS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 10,498 ft (3200 m) of concrete surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VDDS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Dara Sakor International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sihanouk International Airport | VDSV | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Phú Quốc International Airport | VVPQ | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Trat Airport | VTBO | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Phnom Penh International Airport | VDPP | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Techo International Airport | VDTI | 191 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dara Sakor International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 60 ft field elevation of Dara Sakor International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 7 airports and airfields we list for Cambodia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Dara Sakor International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dara Sakor International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dara Sakor International Airport is VDDS, and its IATA code is DSY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dara Sakor International Airport above sea level?
Dara Sakor International Airport sits at an elevation of 60 feet (18 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dara Sakor International Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.9142, 103.2267 — in Ta Noun, Koh Kong province, Cambodia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sihanouk International Airport, about 58 km away.
Does VDDS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VDDS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Dara Sakor International Airport?
Dara Sakor International Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 10,498 ft (3200 m) with a concrete surface.