Sihanouk International Airport (VDSV)
Large airport · Preah Sihanouk, Preah Sihanouk province, Cambodia
Airport data
| Name | Sihanouk International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VDSV |
| IATA | KOS |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°34'14" E 103°37'55" 10.57056, 103.63207 |
| Location | Preah Sihanouk, Preah Sihanouk province, Cambodia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 112 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sihanouk International Airport at a glance
Sihanouk International Airport is a large airport in Preah Sihanouk, Preah Sihanouk province, Cambodia, known to airline systems as KOS. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VDSV 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 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VDSV 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 Sihanouk International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dara Sakor International Airport | VDDS | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Phú Quốc International Airport | VVPQ | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Techo International Airport | VDTI | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Phnom Penh International Airport | VDPP | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Rach Gia Airport | VVRG | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sihanouk International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of Sihanouk 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 Sihanouk International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sihanouk International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sihanouk International Airport is VDSV, and its IATA code is KOS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sihanouk International Airport above sea level?
Sihanouk International Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sihanouk International Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.5706, 103.6321 — in Preah Sihanouk, Preah Sihanouk province, Cambodia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dara Sakor International Airport, about 58 km away.
Does VDSV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VDSV 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 Sihanouk International Airport?
Sihanouk International Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.