Nan Airport (VTCN)
Medium airport · Nan Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Nan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTCN |
| IATA | NNT |
| Elevation | 685 ft (209 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°48'28" E 100°46'59" 18.80790, 100.78300 |
| Location | Nan Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nan Airport at a glance
Nan Airport is a medium airport in Nan Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as NNT. The field elevation of 685 ft (209 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTCN 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, 02/20, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTCN 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 Nan 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 | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Lampang Airport | VTCL | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport | VTCT | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Bokeo International Airport | VLBK | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Loei Airport | VTUL | 182 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 685 ft field elevation of Nan 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 Nan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nan Airport is VTCN, and its IATA code is NNT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nan Airport above sea level?
Nan Airport sits at an elevation of 685 feet (209 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nan Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.8079, 100.7830 — in Nan Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Phrae Airport, about 99 km away.
Does VTCN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTCN 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 Nan Airport?
Nan Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.