Cha Eian Airport (VTSN)
Medium airport · Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Cha Eian Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTSN |
| Elevation | 44 ft (13 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°28'16" E 99°57'20" 8.47115, 99.95560 |
| Location | Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7,546 ft (2300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Cha Eian Airport at a glance
Cha Eian Airport is a medium airport in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand. The field elevation of 44 ft (13 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTSN 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, 18/36, offers 7,546 ft (2300 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTSN 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 Cha Eian Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport | VTSF | 8 km (4 NM) |
| Trang Airport | VTST | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Krabi International Airport | VTSG | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Surat Thani Airport | VTSB | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Samui International Airport | VTSM | 120 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cha Eian Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 44 ft field elevation of Cha Eian 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 Cha Eian Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cha Eian Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cha Eian Airport is VTSN, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cha Eian Airport above sea level?
Cha Eian Airport sits at an elevation of 44 feet (13 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cha Eian Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.4711, 99.9556 — in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport, about 8 km away.
Does VTSN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTSN 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 Cha Eian Airport?
Cha Eian Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 7,546 ft (2300 m) with a ASP surface.