Sakon Nakhon Airport (VTUI)
Medium airport · Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Sakon Nakhon Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTUI |
| IATA | SNO |
| Elevation | 529 ft (161 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°11'42" E 104°7'8" 17.19510, 104.11900 |
| Location | Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sakon Nakhon Airport at a glance
Sakon Nakhon Airport is a medium airport in Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as SNO. The field elevation of 529 ft (161 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTUI 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, 05/23, offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTUI 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 Sakon Nakhon Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nakhon Phanom Airport | VTUW | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Savannakhet Airport | VLSK | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Roi Et Airport | VTUV | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Udon Thani International Airport | VTUD | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Khon Kaen Airport | VTUK | 164 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sakon Nakhon Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 529 ft field elevation of Sakon Nakhon 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 Sakon Nakhon Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sakon Nakhon Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sakon Nakhon Airport is VTUI, and its IATA code is SNO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sakon Nakhon Airport above sea level?
Sakon Nakhon Airport sits at an elevation of 529 feet (161 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sakon Nakhon Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.1951, 104.1190 — in Sakon Nakhon Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nakhon Phanom Airport, about 59 km away.
Does VTUI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTUI 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 Sakon Nakhon Airport?
Sakon Nakhon Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a ASP surface.