Nakhon Phanom Airport (VTUW)
Medium airport · Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand
Airport data
| Name | Nakhon Phanom Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VTUW |
| IATA | KOP |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°23'2" E 104°38'35" 17.38380, 104.64300 |
| Location | Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,203 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nakhon Phanom Airport at a glance
Nakhon Phanom Airport is a medium airport in Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand, known to airline systems as KOP. The field elevation of 587 ft (179 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VTUW 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, 15/33, offers 8,203 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VTUW 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 Phanom Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sakon Nakhon Airport | VTUI | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Savannakhet Airport | VLSK | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Roi Et Airport | VTUV | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Vinh Airport | VVVH | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Udon Thani International Airport | VTUD | 197 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nakhon Phanom Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 587 ft field elevation of Nakhon Phanom 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 Phanom Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nakhon Phanom Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nakhon Phanom Airport is VTUW, and its IATA code is KOP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nakhon Phanom Airport above sea level?
Nakhon Phanom Airport sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 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 Phanom Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.3838, 104.6430 — in Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sakon Nakhon Airport, about 59 km away.
Does VTUW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VTUW 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 Phanom Airport?
Nakhon Phanom Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 8,203 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.