Pattani Airport (VTSK)
Medium airport · Pattani Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Pattani Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTSK |
| IATA | PAN |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°47'8" E 101°9'14" 6.78546, 101.15400 |
| Location | Pattani Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,593 ft (1400 m) | 131 ft | ASP | No |
Pattani Airport at a glance
Pattani Airport is a medium airport in Pattani Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as PAN. The field elevation of 8 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTSK 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, 08/26, offers 4,593 ft (1400 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTSK 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 Pattani Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Narathiwat Airport | VTSC | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Songkhla Airport | VTSH | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Hat Yai International Airport | VTSS | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport | WMKA | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Betong International Airport | VTSY | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pattani Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8 ft field elevation of Pattani 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 Pattani Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pattani Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pattani Airport is VTSK, and its IATA code is PAN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pattani Airport above sea level?
Pattani Airport sits at an elevation of 8 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pattani Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.7855, 101.1540 — in Pattani Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Narathiwat Airport, about 71 km away.
Does VTSK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTSK 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 Pattani Airport?
Pattani Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,593 ft (1400 m) with a ASP surface.