Surat Thani Airport (VTSB)
Medium airport · Surat Thani, Surat Thani Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Surat Thani Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTSB |
| IATA | URT |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°7'57" E 99°8'8" 9.13260, 99.13560 |
| Location | Surat Thani, Surat Thani Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Surat Thani Airport at a glance
Surat Thani Airport is a medium airport in Surat Thani, Surat Thani Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as URT. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTSB 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, 04/22, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTSB 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 Surat Thani Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ranong Airport | VTSR | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport | VTSF | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Samui International Airport | VTSM | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Cha Eian Airport | VTSN | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Krabi International Airport | VTSG | 116 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Surat Thani Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Surat Thani 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 Surat Thani Airport
What is the ICAO code of Surat Thani Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Surat Thani Airport is VTSB, and its IATA code is URT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Surat Thani Airport above sea level?
Surat Thani Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Surat Thani Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.1326, 99.1356 — in Surat Thani, Surat Thani Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ranong Airport, about 94 km away.
Does VTSB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTSB 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 Surat Thani Airport?
Surat Thani Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.