Narathiwat Airport (VTSC)
Medium airport · Narathiwat Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Narathiwat Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTSC |
| IATA | NAW |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°31'12" E 101°44'35" 6.51992, 101.74300 |
| Location | Narathiwat Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Narathiwat Airport at a glance
Narathiwat Airport is a medium airport in Narathiwat Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as NAW. The field elevation of 16 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTSC 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, 02/20, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTSC 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 Narathiwat Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pattani Airport | VTSK | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Sultan Ismail Petra Airport | WMKC | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Betong International Airport | VTSY | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Songkhla Airport | VTSH | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport | WMKA | 153 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Narathiwat Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 16 ft field elevation of Narathiwat 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 Narathiwat Airport
What is the ICAO code of Narathiwat Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Narathiwat Airport is VTSC, and its IATA code is NAW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Narathiwat Airport above sea level?
Narathiwat Airport sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Narathiwat Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.5199, 101.7430 — in Narathiwat Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pattani Airport, about 71 km away.
Does VTSC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTSC 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 Narathiwat Airport?
Narathiwat Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.