Dong Hoi Airport (VVDH)
Medium airport · Dong Hoi, North Central Region, Vietnam
Airport data
| Name | Dong Hoi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VVDH |
| IATA | VDH |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°30'54" E 106°35'26" 17.51500, 106.59056 |
| Location | Dong Hoi, North Central Region, Vietnam |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | CON | No |
Dong Hoi Airport at a glance
Dong Hoi Airport is a medium airport in Dong Hoi, North Central Region, Vietnam, known to airline systems as VDH. The field elevation of 59 ft (18 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VVDH 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 7,874 ft (2400 m) of con 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 VVDH 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 Dong Hoi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vinh Airport | VVVH | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Phu Bai International Airport | VVPB | 171 km (92 NM) |
| Nakhon Phanom Airport | VTUW | 207 km (112 NM) |
| Savannakhet Airport | VLSK | 222 km (120 NM) |
| Da Nang International Airport | VVDN | 237 km (128 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dong Hoi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 59 ft field elevation of Dong Hoi 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 Dong Hoi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dong Hoi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dong Hoi Airport is VVDH, and its IATA code is VDH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dong Hoi Airport above sea level?
Dong Hoi Airport sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dong Hoi Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.5150, 106.5906 — in Dong Hoi, North Central Region, Vietnam, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vinh Airport, about 167 km away.
Does VVDH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VVDH 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 Dong Hoi Airport?
Dong Hoi Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a CON surface.