Buri Ram Airport (VTUO)
Medium airport · Buriram, Buriram Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Buri Ram Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTUO |
| IATA | BFV |
| Elevation | 590 ft (180 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 15°13'46" E 103°15'11" 15.22950, 103.25300 |
| Location | Buriram, Buriram Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Buri Ram Airport at a glance
Buri Ram Airport is a medium airport in Buriram, Buriram Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as BFV. The field elevation of 590 ft (180 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTUO 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, 04/22, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTUO 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 Buri Ram Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Surin Airport | VTUJ | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Nakhon Ratchasima Airport | VTUQ | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Roi Et Airport | VTUV | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Khon Kaen Airport | VTUK | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Ubon Ratchathani Airport | VTUU | 173 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Buri Ram Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 590 ft field elevation of Buri Ram 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 Buri Ram Airport
What is the ICAO code of Buri Ram Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Buri Ram Airport is VTUO, and its IATA code is BFV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Buri Ram Airport above sea level?
Buri Ram Airport sits at an elevation of 590 feet (180 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Buri Ram Airport located?
The airport lies at 15.2295, 103.2530 — in Buriram, Buriram Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Surin Airport, about 48 km away.
Does VTUO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTUO 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 Buri Ram Airport?
Buri Ram Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.