Hua Hin Airport (VTPH)
Medium airport · Hua Hin, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Hua Hin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTPH |
| IATA | HHQ |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°38'10" E 99°57'5" 12.63620, 99.95150 |
| Location | Hua Hin, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 115 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hua Hin Airport at a glance
Hua Hin Airport is a medium airport in Hua Hin, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as HHQ. The field elevation of 62 ft (19 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTPH 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, 16/34, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTPH 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 Hua Hin Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport | VTBU | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | VTBS | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Myeik Airport | VYME | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Don Mueang International Airport | VTBD | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Kamphaeng Saen Airport | VTBK | 163 km (88 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hua Hin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 62 ft field elevation of Hua Hin 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 Hua Hin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hua Hin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hua Hin Airport is VTPH, and its IATA code is HHQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hua Hin Airport above sea level?
Hua Hin Airport sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hua Hin Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.6362, 99.9515 — in Hua Hin, Phetchaburi Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport, about 114 km away.
Does VTPH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTPH 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 Hua Hin Airport?
Hua Hin Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.