Can Tho International Airport (VVCT)
Large airport · Can Tho, Southwest Region, Vietnam
Airport data
| Name | Can Tho International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VVCT |
| IATA | VCA |
| Elevation | 9 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°5'0" E 105°42'34" 10.08340, 105.70937 |
| Location | Can Tho, Southwest Region, Vietnam |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Can Tho International Airport at a glance
Can Tho International Airport is a large airport in Can Tho, Southwest Region, Vietnam, known to airline systems as VCA. The field elevation of 9 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VVCT 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, 06/24, offers 9,843 ft (3000 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 VVCT 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 Can Tho International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rach Gia Airport | VVRG | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Cà Mau Airport | VVCM | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Tan Son Nhat International Airport | VVTS | 132 km (71 NM) |
| Long Thanh International Airport (Under Construction) | VVLT | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Techo International Airport | VDTI | 166 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Can Tho International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 9 ft field elevation of Can Tho International 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 Can Tho International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Can Tho International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Can Tho International Airport is VVCT, and its IATA code is VCA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Can Tho International Airport above sea level?
Can Tho International Airport sits at an elevation of 9 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Can Tho International Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.0834, 105.7094 — in Can Tho, Southwest Region, Vietnam, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rach Gia Airport, about 65 km away.
Does VVCT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VVCT 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 Can Tho International Airport?
Can Tho International Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.