Trat Airport (VTBO)
Medium airport · Laem Ngop, Trat Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Trat Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTBO |
| IATA | TDX |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°16'29" E 102°19'8" 12.27460, 102.31900 |
| Location | Laem Ngop, Trat Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,899 ft (1798 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Trat Airport at a glance
Trat Airport is a medium airport in Laem Ngop, Trat Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as TDX. The field elevation of 105 ft (32 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTBO 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, 05/23, offers 5,899 ft (1798 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTBO 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 Trat Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Battambang Airport | VDBG | 134 km (72 NM) |
| U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport | VTBU | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Dara Sakor International Airport | VDDS | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | VTBS | 231 km (125 NM) |
| Sihanouk International Airport | VDSV | 237 km (128 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Trat Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 105 ft field elevation of Trat 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 Trat Airport
What is the ICAO code of Trat Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Trat Airport is VTBO, and its IATA code is TDX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Trat Airport above sea level?
Trat Airport sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Trat Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.2746, 102.3190 — in Laem Ngop, Trat Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Battambang Airport, about 134 km away.
Does VTBO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTBO 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 Trat Airport?
Trat Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,899 ft (1798 m) with a ASP surface.