Kamphaeng Saen Airport (VTBK)
Medium airport · Nakhon Pathom, Suphan Buri Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Kamphaeng Saen Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTBK |
| IATA | KDT |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°6'7" E 99°55'2" 14.10200, 99.91720 |
| Location | Nakhon Pathom, Suphan Buri Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Kamphaeng Saen Airport at a glance
Kamphaeng Saen Airport is a medium airport in Nakhon Pathom, Suphan Buri Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as KDT. The field elevation of 30 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTBK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of con 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 VTBK 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 Kamphaeng Saen Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Don Mueang International Airport | VTBD | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | VTBS | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Khok Kathiam Airport | VTBL | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base | VTPI | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Hua Hin Airport | VTPH | 163 km (88 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kamphaeng Saen Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 30 ft field elevation of Kamphaeng Saen 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 43 airports and airfields we list for Thailand — 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 Kamphaeng Saen Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kamphaeng Saen Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kamphaeng Saen Airport is VTBK, and its IATA code is KDT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kamphaeng Saen Airport above sea level?
Kamphaeng Saen Airport sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kamphaeng Saen Airport located?
The airport lies at 14.1020, 99.9172 — in Nakhon Pathom, Suphan Buri Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Don Mueang International Airport, about 77 km away.
Does VTBK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTBK 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 Kamphaeng Saen Airport?
Kamphaeng Saen Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a CON surface.