Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (VTSF)
Medium airport · Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTSF |
| IATA | NST |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°32'23" E 99°56'41" 8.53962, 99.94470 |
| Location | Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport at a glance
Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport is a medium airport in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as NST. The field elevation of 13 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTSF 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, 01/19, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTSF 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 Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cha Eian Airport | VTSN | 8 km (4 NM) |
| Surat Thani Airport | VTSB | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Samui International Airport | VTSM | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Krabi International Airport | VTSG | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Trang Airport | VTST | 120 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 13 ft field elevation of Nakhon Si Thammarat 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 Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport is VTSF, and its IATA code is NST. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport above sea level?
Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.5396, 99.9447 — in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cha Eian Airport, about 8 km away.
Does VTSF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTSF 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 Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport?
Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.