Surin Airport (VTUJ)
Medium airport · Surin, Surin Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Surin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTUJ |
| IATA | PXR |
| Elevation | 478 ft (146 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°52'6" E 103°29'53" 14.86830, 103.49800 |
| Location | Surin, Surin Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 5,053 ft (1540 m) | 115 ft | ASP | No |
Surin Airport at a glance
Surin Airport is a medium airport in Surin, Surin Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as PXR. The field elevation of 478 ft (146 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTUJ 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, 01/19, offers 5,053 ft (1540 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTUJ 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 Surin Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buri Ram Airport | VTUO | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Nakhon Ratchasima Airport | VTUQ | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Roi Et Airport | VTUV | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Ubon Ratchathani Airport | VTUU | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport | VDSA | 184 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Surin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 478 ft field elevation of Surin 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 Surin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Surin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Surin Airport is VTUJ, and its IATA code is PXR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Surin Airport above sea level?
Surin Airport sits at an elevation of 478 feet (146 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Surin Airport located?
The airport lies at 14.8683, 103.4980 — in Surin, Surin Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Buri Ram Airport, about 48 km away.
Does VTUJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTUJ 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 Surin Airport?
Surin Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 5,053 ft (1540 m) with a ASP surface.