Buon Ma Thuot Airport (VVBM)
Medium airport · Buon Ma Thuot, Central Highlands Region, Vietnam
Airport data
| Name | Buon Ma Thuot Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VVBM |
| IATA | BMV |
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 12°40'6" E 108°7'12" 12.66830, 108.12000 |
| Location | Buon Ma Thuot, Central Highlands Region, Vietnam |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Buon Ma Thuot Airport at a glance
Buon Ma Thuot Airport is a medium airport in Buon Ma Thuot, Central Highlands Region, Vietnam, known to airline systems as BMV. The field elevation of 1,729 ft (527 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VVBM 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, 09/27, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VVBM 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 Buon Ma Thuot Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lien Khuong Airport | VVDL | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Dong Tac Airport | VVTH | 138 km (75 NM) |
| Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base | VVCR | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Pleiku Airport | VVPK | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Ratanakiri Airport | VDRK | 170 km (92 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Buon Ma Thuot Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,729 ft field elevation of Buon Ma Thuot 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 22 airports and airfields we list for Vietnam — 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 Buon Ma Thuot Airport
What is the ICAO code of Buon Ma Thuot Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Buon Ma Thuot Airport is VVBM, and its IATA code is BMV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Buon Ma Thuot Airport above sea level?
Buon Ma Thuot Airport sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet (527 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Buon Ma Thuot Airport located?
The airport lies at 12.6683, 108.1200 — in Buon Ma Thuot, Central Highlands Region, Vietnam, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lien Khuong Airport, about 106 km away.
Does VVBM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VVBM 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 Buon Ma Thuot Airport?
Buon Ma Thuot Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.