Khok Kathiam Airport (VTBL)
Medium airport · Lop Buri, Lopburi Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Khok Kathiam Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTBL |
| IATA | KKM |
| Elevation | 123 ft (37 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°52'29" E 100°39'48" 14.87462, 100.66340 |
| Location | Lop Buri, Lopburi Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,435 ft (1352 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 10/28 | 600 ft (183 m) | 64 ft | ASP | No |
| 16/34 | 7,252 ft (2210 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Khok Kathiam Airport at a glance
Khok Kathiam Airport is a medium airport in Lop Buri, Lopburi Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as KKM. The field elevation of 123 ft (37 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTBL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 7,252 ft (2210 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTBL 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 Khok Kathiam Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base | VTPI | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Don Mueang International Airport | VTBD | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Kamphaeng Saen Airport | VTBK | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | VTBS | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Nakhon Ratchasima Airport | VTUQ | 177 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Khok Kathiam Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 123 ft field elevation of Khok Kathiam 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 Khok Kathiam Airport
What is the ICAO code of Khok Kathiam Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Khok Kathiam Airport is VTBL, and its IATA code is KKM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Khok Kathiam Airport above sea level?
Khok Kathiam Airport sits at an elevation of 123 feet (37 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Khok Kathiam Airport located?
The airport lies at 14.8746, 100.6634 — in Lop Buri, Lopburi Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base, about 60 km away.
Does VTBL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTBL 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 Khok Kathiam Airport?
Khok Kathiam Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 7,252 ft (2210 m) with a ASP surface.