Mae Sot Airport (VTPM)
Medium airport · Tak Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Mae Sot Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTPM |
| IATA | MAQ |
| Elevation | 690 ft (210 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°41'60" E 98°32'42" 16.69990, 98.54510 |
| Location | Tak Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mae Sot Airport at a glance
Mae Sot Airport is a medium airport in Tak Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as MAQ. The field elevation of 690 ft (210 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTPM 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, 09/27, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTPM 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 Mae Sot Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tak Airport | VTPT | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Sukhothai Airport | VTPO | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Phitsanulok Airport | VTPP | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Lampang Airport | VTCL | 202 km (109 NM) |
| Chiang Mai International Airport | VTCC | 234 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mae Sot Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 690 ft field elevation of Mae Sot 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 Mae Sot Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mae Sot Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mae Sot Airport is VTPM, and its IATA code is MAQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mae Sot Airport above sea level?
Mae Sot Airport sits at an elevation of 690 feet (210 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mae Sot Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.6999, 98.5451 — in Tak Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tak Airport, about 78 km away.
Does VTPM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTPM 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 Mae Sot Airport?
Mae Sot Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.