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Medium airportScheduled service

Nakhon Phanom Airport

IATA KOPICAO VTUW🇹🇭 Nakhon Phanom
Coordinates
17.3838°N, 104.6430°E
Elevation
587 ft (179 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
TH-48
Time zone
Bangkok(UTC+07:00)
Magnetic variation
1.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:12
Sunrise
05:36
Sunset
18:40
Civil dusk
19:04

About 13h 5m 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 Nakhon Phanom Airport

Nakhon Phanom Airport is in Nong Yat subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Phanom district, Nakhon Phanom province in northeastern Thailand. It was first constructed in 1962 by Seabees of U.S.N. Mobile Construction Battalion 3. The project was funded by the Military Assistance Program (MAP).

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

VTUW

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
15 / 338,203 ft / 2,500 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPSAKHON NAKHON APP123.350 MHz
TWRTWR122.500 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle456 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Nakhon Phanom Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Nakhon Phanom Airport?

The ICAO code for Nakhon Phanom Airport is VTUW, and its IATA code is KOP.

Where is Nakhon Phanom Airport located?

Nakhon Phanom Airport is medium airport located in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, at an elevation of 587 ft (179 m).

How many runways does Nakhon Phanom Airport have?

Nakhon Phanom Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 8,203 ft / 2,500 m.

Which airlines fly to Nakhon Phanom Airport?

Airlines historically serving Nakhon Phanom Airport include Nok Air, Thai AirAsia (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Nakhon Phanom Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Nakhon Phanom Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Nakhon Phanom Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Nakhon Phanom Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Nakhon Phanom Airport is approximately 1.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Nakhon Phanom Airport?

The nearest airport to Nakhon Phanom Airport is Thakhek Airport (THK), about 12.3 nm to the e, followed by Sakon Nakhon Airport and Savannakhet Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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