Sukhothai Airport (VTPO)
Medium airport · Sukhothai Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Sukhothai Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTPO |
| IATA | THS |
| Elevation | 179 ft (55 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°14'17" E 99°49'6" 17.23800, 99.81820 |
| Location | Sukhothai Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sukhothai Airport at a glance
Sukhothai Airport is a medium airport in Sukhothai Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as THS. The field elevation of 179 ft (55 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTPO 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 VTPO 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 Sukhothai 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 | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Tak Airport | VTPT | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Phrae Airport | VTCP | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Lampang Airport | VTCL | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Mae Sot Airport | VTPM | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sukhothai Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 179 ft field elevation of Sukhothai 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 Sukhothai Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sukhothai Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sukhothai Airport is VTPO, and its IATA code is THS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sukhothai Airport above sea level?
Sukhothai Airport sits at an elevation of 179 feet (55 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sukhothai Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.2380, 99.8182 — in Sukhothai Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Phitsanulok Airport, about 70 km away.
Does VTPO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTPO 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 Sukhothai Airport?
Sukhothai Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.