Phrae Airport (VTCP)
Medium airport · Phrae Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Phrae Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTCP |
| IATA | PRH |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°7'56" E 100°9'54" 18.13220, 100.16500 |
| Location | Phrae Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Phrae Airport at a glance
Phrae Airport is a medium airport in Phrae Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as PRH. The field elevation of 538 ft (164 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTCP are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 4,921 ft (1500 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 VTCP 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 Phrae Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lampang Airport | VTCL | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Nan Airport | VTCN | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Sukhothai Airport | VTPO | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Chiang Mai International Airport | VTCC | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Phitsanulok Airport | VTPP | 151 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Phrae Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 538 ft field elevation of Phrae 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 Phrae Airport
What is the ICAO code of Phrae Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Phrae Airport is VTCP, and its IATA code is PRH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Phrae Airport above sea level?
Phrae Airport sits at an elevation of 538 feet (164 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Phrae Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.1322, 100.1650 — in Phrae Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lampang Airport, about 71 km away.
Does VTCP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTCP 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 Phrae Airport?
Phrae Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.