Krabi International Airport (VTSG)
Large airport · Krabi, Krabi Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Krabi International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTSG |
| IATA | KBV |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°5'44" E 98°59'20" 8.09559, 98.98896 |
| Location | Krabi, Krabi Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Krabi International Airport at a glance
Krabi International Airport is a large airport in Krabi, Krabi Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as KBV. The field elevation of 82 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTSG 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, 14/32, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTSG 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 Krabi International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Phuket International Airport | VTSP | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Trang Airport | VTST | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Cha Eian Airport | VTSN | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport | VTSF | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Surat Thani Airport | VTSB | 116 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Krabi International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 82 ft field elevation of Krabi International 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 Krabi International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Krabi International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Krabi International Airport is VTSG, and its IATA code is KBV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Krabi International Airport above sea level?
Krabi International Airport sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Krabi International Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.0956, 98.9890 — in Krabi, Krabi Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Phuket International Airport, about 74 km away.
Does VTSG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTSG 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 Krabi International Airport?
Krabi International Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.