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Suvarnabhumi Intl (VTBS/BKK) — Bangkok, Thailand
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Runways
- 01L/19R, 01R/19L
- Elevation
- 5 ft
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77%
Data Complete
40 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
1/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
8/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
362 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 329 on the ground · busiest hour 08:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VTBS
- Name: Suvarnabhumi Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 13.6811
- Longitude: 100.747002
- Elevation: 5 ft
- Country: Thailand
- Municipality: Bangkok
- IATA Code: BKK
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Distance from City: 28.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01L/19R
- Designation: 01L/19R
- Dimensions: 12139 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 01R/19L
- Designation: 01R/19L
- Dimensions: 13123 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 127.800 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: No PPR for scheduled flights. GA/charter require CAAT overflight/landing permit and AOT coordination.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx THB 55/ton for international
- Parking Fee: THB 20/ton per 3h block; first 3h free for turnarounds
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: THB
- Remarks: Bangkok's primary international airport. Fees published by AOT (Airports of Thailand). Passenger service charge (PSC) collected separately.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by Thai Aviation Refuelling Co. (TARCO) or Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services (BAFS). Into-plane service at all concourses.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at main terminal. APIS required for all international arrivals. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew; 24-hour operations. CAAT (Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand) slot coordination. Chapter 2 banned. Noise monitoring in place.
Alternates
VTBD
- ICAO: VTBD
- Name: Don Mueang Intl
- Distance (NM): 16.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at Terminal 1 (international). APIS required. Visa on arrival available.
VTBU
- ICAO: VTBU
- Name: U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya Intl
- Distance (NM): 62.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS recommended.
Airport Services
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Thailand Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 1d
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 10 business days (private); 15 business days (charter); 3 days short-notice possible
- Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 business days official. Charter: 15 business days official. Short-notice: 3 business days at CAA discretion.
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require CAAT notification and customs pre-clearance.
Active NOTAMs
A4233/26
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 02R/20L CLSD DUE TO WIP
2026-10-27 19:00 UTC
2026-10-27 23:30 UTC
A4254/26
warning Upcoming
Runway closed
RWY 02L/20R CLSD DUE TO WIP
2026-10-27 19:00 UTC
2026-10-27 23:30 UTC
A4232/26
warning
Runway closed
RWY 02L/20R CLSD DUE TO WIP
2026-10-27 15:00 UTC
2026-10-27 23:30 UTC
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Explore History (3 milestones)Frequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at VTBS?
- Suvarnabhumi Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does VTBS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Suvarnabhumi Intl (Thailand). Permit details for Thailand
- Where is VTBS located?
- Suvarnabhumi Intl (VTBS) is located in Bangkok, Thailand.
- What is the IATA code for VTBS?
- The IATA code for Suvarnabhumi Intl is BKK.
- Does VTBS have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Suvarnabhumi Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 01L/19R, 01R/19L.
- Is VTBS a port of entry?
- Yes, Suvarnabhumi Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.