Phetchabun Airport (VTPB)
Medium airport · Phetchabun Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Phetchabun Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTPB |
| IATA | PHY |
| Elevation | 450 ft (137 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°40'34" E 101°11'42" 16.67600, 101.19500 |
| Location | Phetchabun Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Phetchabun Airport at a glance
Phetchabun Airport is a medium airport in Phetchabun Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as PHY. The field elevation of 450 ft (137 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTPB 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 6,890 ft (2100 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 VTPB 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 Phetchabun Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phitsanulok Airport | VTPP | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Loei Airport | VTUL | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Sukhothai Airport | VTPO | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Khon Kaen Airport | VTUK | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Takhli Royal Thai Air Force Base | VTPI | 183 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Phetchabun Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 450 ft field elevation of Phetchabun 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 Phetchabun Airport
What is the ICAO code of Phetchabun Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Phetchabun Airport is VTPB, and its IATA code is PHY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Phetchabun Airport above sea level?
Phetchabun Airport sits at an elevation of 450 feet (137 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Phetchabun Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.6760, 101.1950 — in Phetchabun Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Phitsanulok Airport, about 98 km away.
Does VTPB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTPB 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 Phetchabun Airport?
Phetchabun Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.