Nakhon Ratchasima Airport (VTUQ)
Medium airport · Chaloem Phra Kiat, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Nakhon Ratchasima Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTUQ |
| IATA | NAK |
| Elevation | 765 ft (233 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 14°56'58" E 102°18'47" 14.94950, 102.31300 |
| Location | Chaloem Phra Kiat, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,890 ft (2100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nakhon Ratchasima Airport at a glance
Nakhon Ratchasima Airport is a medium airport in Chaloem Phra Kiat, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as NAK. The field elevation of 765 ft (233 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTUQ 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, 06/24, offers 6,890 ft (2100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTUQ 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 Nakhon Ratchasima 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 | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Surin Airport | VTUJ | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Khon Kaen Airport | VTUK | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Khok Kathiam Airport | VTBL | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Roi Et Airport | VTUV | 203 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nakhon Ratchasima Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 765 ft field elevation of Nakhon Ratchasima 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 Nakhon Ratchasima Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nakhon Ratchasima Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nakhon Ratchasima Airport is VTUQ, and its IATA code is NAK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nakhon Ratchasima Airport above sea level?
Nakhon Ratchasima Airport sits at an elevation of 765 feet (233 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nakhon Ratchasima Airport located?
The airport lies at 14.9495, 102.3130 — in Chaloem Phra Kiat, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Buri Ram Airport, about 106 km away.
Does VTUQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTUQ 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 Nakhon Ratchasima Airport?
Nakhon Ratchasima Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,890 ft (2100 m) with a ASP surface.