Suvarnabhumi Airport (VTBS)
Large airport · Bangkok, Bangkok (special administrative area), Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Suvarnabhumi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTBS |
| IATA | BKK |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°40'52" E 100°44'49" 13.68110, 100.74700 |
| Location | Bangkok, Bangkok (special administrative area), Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 02L/20R | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 02R/20L | 12,139 ft (3700 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Suvarnabhumi Airport at a glance
Suvarnabhumi Airport is a large airport in Bangkok, Bangkok (special administrative area), Thailand, known to airline systems as BKK. The field elevation of 5 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTBS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 13,123 ft (4000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTBS 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 Suvarnabhumi 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 | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Kamphaeng Saen Airport | VTBK | 101 km (55 NM) |
| U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport | VTBU | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Khok Kathiam Airport | VTBL | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Hua Hin Airport | VTPH | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Suvarnabhumi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5 ft field elevation of Suvarnabhumi 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Suvarnabhumi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Suvarnabhumi Airport is VTBS, and its IATA code is BKK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Suvarnabhumi Airport above sea level?
Suvarnabhumi Airport sits at an elevation of 5 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Suvarnabhumi Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.6811, 100.7470 — in Bangkok, Bangkok (special administrative area), Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Don Mueang International Airport, about 30 km away.
Does VTBS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTBS 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 Suvarnabhumi Airport?
Suvarnabhumi Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a ASP surface.