Songkhla Airport (VTSH)
Medium airport · Songkhla Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Songkhla Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTSH |
| IATA | SGZ |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°11'12" E 100°36'29" 7.18656, 100.60800 |
| Location | Songkhla Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,954 ft (1510 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Songkhla Airport at a glance
Songkhla Airport is a medium airport in Songkhla Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as SGZ. The field elevation of 12 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTSH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 4,954 ft (1510 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTSH 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 Songkhla Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hat Yai International Airport | VTSS | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Pattani Airport | VTSK | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport | WMKA | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Trang Airport | VTST | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Langkawi International Airport | WMKL | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Songkhla Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 12 ft field elevation of Songkhla 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 Songkhla Airport
What is the ICAO code of Songkhla Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Songkhla Airport is VTSH, and its IATA code is SGZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Songkhla Airport above sea level?
Songkhla Airport sits at an elevation of 12 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 Songkhla Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.1866, 100.6080 — in Songkhla Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hat Yai International Airport, about 37 km away.
Does VTSH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTSH 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 Songkhla Airport?
Songkhla Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 4,954 ft (1510 m) with a ASP surface.