Khon Kaen Airport (VTUK)
Medium airport · Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Khon Kaen Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTUK |
| IATA | KKC |
| Elevation | 670 ft (204 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°27'60" E 102°47'2" 16.46660, 102.78400 |
| Location | Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,007 ft (3050 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Khon Kaen Airport at a glance
Khon Kaen Airport is a medium airport in Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as KKC. The field elevation of 670 ft (204 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTUK 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, 03/21, offers 10,007 ft (3050 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTUK 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 Khon Kaen Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Udon Thani International Airport | VTUD | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Roi Et Airport | VTUV | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Buri Ram Airport | VTUO | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Loei Airport | VTUL | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Sakon Nakhon Airport | VTUI | 164 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Khon Kaen Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 670 ft field elevation of Khon Kaen 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 Khon Kaen Airport
What is the ICAO code of Khon Kaen Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Khon Kaen Airport is VTUK, and its IATA code is KKC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Khon Kaen Airport above sea level?
Khon Kaen Airport sits at an elevation of 670 feet (204 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Khon Kaen Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.4666, 102.7840 — in Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Udon Thani International Airport, about 102 km away.
Does VTUK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTUK 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 Khon Kaen Airport?
Khon Kaen Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 10,007 ft (3050 m) with a ASP surface.