Phu Cat Airport (VVPC)
Medium airport · Quy Nohn, South Central Coast Region, Vietnam
Airport data
| Name | Phu Cat Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VVPC |
| IATA | UIH |
| Elevation | 80 ft (24 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°57'18" E 109°2'31" 13.95500, 109.04200 |
| Location | Quy Nohn, South Central Coast Region, Vietnam |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 10,010 ft (3051 m) | 148 ft | CON | No |
Phu Cat Airport at a glance
Phu Cat Airport is a medium airport in Quy Nohn, South Central Coast Region, Vietnam, known to airline systems as UIH. The field elevation of 80 ft (24 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VVPC 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 10,010 ft (3051 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VVPC 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 Phu Cat Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dong Tac Airport | VVTH | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Pleiku Airport | VVPK | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Buon Ma Thuot Airport | VVBM | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base | VVCR | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Ratanakiri Airport | VDRK | 223 km (120 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Phu Cat Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 80 ft field elevation of Phu Cat 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 Phu Cat Airport
What is the ICAO code of Phu Cat Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Phu Cat Airport is VVPC, and its IATA code is UIH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Phu Cat Airport above sea level?
Phu Cat Airport sits at an elevation of 80 feet (24 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Phu Cat Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.9550, 109.0420 — in Quy Nohn, South Central Coast Region, Vietnam, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dong Tac Airport, about 106 km away.
Does VVPC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VVPC 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 Phu Cat Airport?
Phu Cat Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 10,010 ft (3051 m) with a CON surface.