Rach Gia Airport (VVRG)
Medium airport · Rach Gia, Southwest Region, Vietnam
Airport data
| Name | Rach Gia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VVRG |
| IATA | VKG |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°57'29" E 105°7'57" 9.95803, 105.13238 |
| Location | Rach Gia, Southwest Region, Vietnam |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,921 ft (1500 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Rach Gia Airport at a glance
Rach Gia Airport is a medium airport in Rach Gia, Southwest Region, Vietnam, known to airline systems as VKG. The field elevation of 7 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VVRG 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, 08/26, offers 4,921 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VVRG 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 Rach Gia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Can Tho International Airport | VVCT | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Cà Mau Airport | VVCM | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Phú Quốc International Airport | VVPQ | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Techo International Airport | VDTI | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Sihanouk International Airport | VDSV | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rach Gia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 7 ft field elevation of Rach Gia 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 Rach Gia Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rach Gia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rach Gia Airport is VVRG, and its IATA code is VKG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rach Gia Airport above sea level?
Rach Gia Airport sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rach Gia Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.9580, 105.1324 — in Rach Gia, Southwest Region, Vietnam, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Can Tho International Airport, about 65 km away.
Does VVRG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VVRG 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 Rach Gia Airport?
Rach Gia Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,921 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.