Phuket International Airport (VTSP)
Large airport · Phuket, Phuket Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Phuket International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTSP |
| IATA | HKT |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°6'48" E 98°19'3" 8.11326, 98.31740 |
| Location | Phuket, Phuket Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 10,171 ft (3100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Phuket International Airport at a glance
Phuket International Airport is a large airport in Phuket, Phuket Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as HKT. The field elevation of 82 ft (25 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTSP 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, 09/27, offers 10,171 ft (3100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTSP 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 Phuket International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Krabi International Airport | VTSG | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Surat Thani Airport | VTSB | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Trang Airport | VTST | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Cha Eian Airport | VTSN | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport | VTSF | 185 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Phuket International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 82 ft field elevation of Phuket 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 Phuket International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Phuket International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Phuket International Airport is VTSP, and its IATA code is HKT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Phuket International Airport above sea level?
Phuket 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 Phuket International Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.1133, 98.3174 — in Phuket, Phuket Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Krabi International Airport, about 74 km away.
Does VTSP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTSP 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 Phuket International Airport?
Phuket International Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 10,171 ft (3100 m) with a ASP surface.