Con Dao Airport (VVCS)
Medium airport · Con Dao, Southeast Region, Vietnam
Airport data
| Name | Con Dao Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VVCS |
| IATA | VCS |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°43'55" E 106°37'59" 8.73183, 106.63300 |
| Location | Con Dao, Southeast Region, Vietnam |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,004 ft (1830 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Con Dao Airport at a glance
Con Dao Airport is a medium airport in Con Dao, Southeast Region, Vietnam, known to airline systems as VCS. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VVCS 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, 11/29, offers 6,004 ft (1830 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VVCS 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 Con Dao Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cà Mau Airport | VVCM | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Can Tho International Airport | VVCT | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Rach Gia Airport | VVRG | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Long Thanh International Airport (Under Construction) | VVLT | 231 km (125 NM) |
| Tan Son Nhat International Airport | VVTS | 232 km (125 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Con Dao Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Con Dao 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 Con Dao Airport
What is the ICAO code of Con Dao Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Con Dao Airport is VVCS, and its IATA code is VCS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Con Dao Airport above sea level?
Con Dao Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Con Dao Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.7318, 106.6330 — in Con Dao, Southeast Region, Vietnam, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cà Mau Airport, about 167 km away.
Does VVCS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VVCS 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 Con Dao Airport?
Con Dao Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,004 ft (1830 m) with a ASP surface.