Chumphon Airport (VTSE)
Medium airport · Chumphon, Chumphon Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Chumphon Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTSE |
| IATA | CJM |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°42'40" E 99°21'42" 10.71120, 99.36170 |
| Location | Chumphon, Chumphon Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chumphon Airport at a glance
Chumphon Airport is a medium airport in Chumphon, Chumphon Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as CJM. The field elevation of 18 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTSE 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, 06/24, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTSE 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 Chumphon Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kawthoung Airport | VYKT | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Ranong Airport | VTSR | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Samui International Airport | VTSM | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Surat Thani Airport | VTSB | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Myeik Airport | VYME | 208 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chumphon Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 18 ft field elevation of Chumphon 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 Chumphon Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chumphon Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chumphon Airport is VTSE, and its IATA code is CJM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chumphon Airport above sea level?
Chumphon Airport sits at an elevation of 18 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 Chumphon Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.7112, 99.3617 — in Chumphon, Chumphon Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kawthoung Airport, about 116 km away.
Does VTSE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTSE 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 Chumphon Airport?
Chumphon Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.