Vinh Airport (VVVH)
Medium airport · Vinh, North Central Region, Vietnam
Airport data
| Name | Vinh Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VVVH |
| IATA | VII |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 18°44'15" E 105°40'16" 18.73760, 105.67100 |
| Location | Vinh, North Central Region, Vietnam |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7,875 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Vinh Airport at a glance
Vinh Airport is a medium airport in Vinh, North Central Region, Vietnam, known to airline systems as VII. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VVVH 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, 17/35, offers 7,875 ft (2400 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VVVH 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 Vinh Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dong Hoi Airport | VVDH | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Nakhon Phanom Airport | VTUW | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Sakon Nakhon Airport | VTUI | 237 km (128 NM) |
| Sam Neua Airport | VLSN | 251 km (136 NM) |
| Cat Bi International Airport | VVCI | 256 km (138 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vinh Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Vinh 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 Vinh Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vinh Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vinh Airport is VVVH, and its IATA code is VII. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vinh Airport above sea level?
Vinh Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vinh Airport located?
The airport lies at 18.7376, 105.6710 — in Vinh, North Central Region, Vietnam, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dong Hoi Airport, about 167 km away.
Does VVVH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VVVH 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 Vinh Airport?
Vinh Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,875 ft (2400 m) with a ASP surface.