Betong International Airport (VTSY)
Medium airport · Betong, Yala Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Betong International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTSY |
| IATA | BTZ |
| Elevation | 785 ft (239 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°47'24" E 101°9'0" 5.79000, 101.15000 |
| Location | Betong, Yala Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| / | 5,906 ft (1800 m) | — | — | No |
Betong International Airport at a glance
Betong International Airport is a medium airport in Betong, Yala Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as BTZ. The field elevation of 785 ft (239 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTSY 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, /, offers 5,906 ft (1800 m), without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway points roughly 0° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTSY 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 Betong International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RMAF Butterworth Air Base | WMKB | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport | WMKA | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Narathiwat Airport | VTSC | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Pattani Airport | VTSK | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Penang International Airport | WMKP | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Betong International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 785 ft field elevation of Betong 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 Betong International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Betong International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Betong International Airport is VTSY, and its IATA code is BTZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Betong International Airport above sea level?
Betong International Airport sits at an elevation of 785 feet (239 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Betong International Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.7900, 101.1500 — in Betong, Yala Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is RMAF Butterworth Air Base, about 91 km away.
Does VTSY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTSY 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 Betong International Airport?
Betong International Airport has one runway. The longest, /, measures 5,906 ft (1800 m).