Lampang Airport (VTCL)
Medium airport · Lampang Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Lampang Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTCL |
| IATA | LPT |
| Elevation | 811 ft (247 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°16'15" E 99°30'15" 18.27090, 99.50420 |
| Location | Lampang Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,465 ft (1971 m) | 95 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lampang Airport at a glance
Lampang Airport is a medium airport in Lampang Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as LPT. The field elevation of 811 ft (247 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTCL 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, 18/36, offers 6,465 ft (1971 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTCL 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 Lampang Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phrae Airport | VTCP | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Chiang Mai International Airport | VTCC | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Sukhothai Airport | VTPO | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Nan Airport | VTCN | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Tak Airport | VTPT | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lampang Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 811 ft field elevation of Lampang 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 Lampang Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lampang Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lampang Airport is VTCL, and its IATA code is LPT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lampang Airport above sea level?
Lampang Airport sits at an elevation of 811 feet (247 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lampang Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.2709, 99.5042 — in Lampang Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Phrae Airport, about 71 km away.
Does VTCL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTCL 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 Lampang Airport?
Lampang Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,465 ft (1971 m) with a ASP surface.