Trang Airport (VTST)
Medium airport · Trang, Trang Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Trang Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTST |
| IATA | TST |
| Elevation | 67 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°30'31" E 99°36'60" 7.50874, 99.61660 |
| Location | Trang, Trang Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Trang Airport at a glance
Trang Airport is a medium airport in Trang, Trang Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as TST. The field elevation of 67 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTST 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, 08/26, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTST 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 Trang 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 | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Hat Yai International Airport | VTSS | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Cha Eian Airport | VTSN | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Songkhla Airport | VTSH | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport | VTSF | 120 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Trang Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 67 ft field elevation of Trang 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 Trang Airport
What is the ICAO code of Trang Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Trang Airport is VTST, and its IATA code is TST. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Trang Airport above sea level?
Trang Airport sits at an elevation of 67 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Trang Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.5087, 99.6166 — in Trang, Trang Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Krabi International Airport, about 95 km away.
Does VTST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTST 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 Trang Airport?
Trang Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.