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Phuket International Airport

IATA HKTICAO VTSP🇹🇭 Phuket
Coordinates
8.1133°N, 98.3174°E
Elevation
82 ft (25 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
TH-83
Time zone
Bangkok(UTC+07:00)
Magnetic variation
0.4° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:54
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
18:50
Civil dusk
19:12

About 12h 33m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Phuket International Airport

Phuket International Airport

Phuket International Airport is an international airport serving the island province of Phuket in southern Thailand. It is located 32 km (20 mi) north of the city of Phuket in the Mai Khao subdistrict of Thalang district. The airport plays a major role in Thailand's tourism industry, as Phuket is a popular resort destination. It is the third-busiest airport in Thailand in terms of passengers, after Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. The airport set a record of 15.1 million arrivals and departures in 2016, up 17.8 percent from 2015.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

VTSP

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 27▸ displaced10,171 ft / 3,100 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP124.700 MHz
ATISATIS128.000 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
TWRTWR118.100 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Car hireParkingTaxiBusLimousineGrab

Phuket International Airport offers a variety of transportation services, including car rentals and shuttle buses to nearby locations.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (32)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PHUKET TMAClass CTMA2000 ft MSL11000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Thailand airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Phuket International Airport.

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🇹🇭 More airports in Thailand📘 Flying in Thailand: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Phuket International Airport?

The ICAO code for Phuket International Airport is VTSP, and its IATA code is HKT.

Where is Phuket International Airport located?

Phuket International Airport is large airport located in Phuket, Thailand, at an elevation of 82 ft (25 m).

How many runways does Phuket International Airport have?

Phuket International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,171 ft / 3,100 m.

Which airlines fly to Phuket International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Phuket International Airport include Air Berlin, Air China, Air France, AirAsia, Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Airways, among 42 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Phuket International Airport?

Historical data lists 32 nonstop destinations from Phuket International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Phuket International Airport in?

Phuket International Airport is in the Asia/Bangkok time zone (UTC+07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Phuket International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Phuket International Airport is approximately 0.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Phuket International Airport?

The nearest airport to Phuket International Airport is Phuket Airpark (VTSW), about 7.6 nm to the se, followed by Krabi International Airport and Surat Thani Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Phuket International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.