Tak Airport (VTPT)
Medium airport · Tak Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Tak Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTPT |
| IATA | TKT |
| Elevation | 478 ft (146 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°53'46" E 99°15'12" 16.89600, 99.25330 |
| Location | Tak Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tak Airport at a glance
Tak Airport is a medium airport in Tak Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as TKT. The field elevation of 478 ft (146 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTPT 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, 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 VTPT 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 Tak Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sukhothai Airport | VTPO | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Mae Sot Airport | VTPM | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Phitsanulok Airport | VTPP | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Lampang Airport | VTCL | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Phrae Airport | VTCP | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tak Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 478 ft field elevation of Tak 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 Tak Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tak Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tak Airport is VTPT, and its IATA code is TKT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tak Airport above sea level?
Tak Airport sits at an elevation of 478 feet (146 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tak Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.8960, 99.2533 — in Tak Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sukhothai Airport, about 71 km away.
Does VTPT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTPT 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 Tak Airport?
Tak Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.