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U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya Intl (VTBU/UTP) — Rayong, Thailand
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.3
- Runways
- 18/36
- Elevation
- 42 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
2/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
8/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 22
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 10:00Z
2026-10-092026-10-22
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: VTBU
- Name: U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 12.6799
- Longitude: 101.004997
- Elevation: 42 ft
- Country: Thailand
- Municipality: Rayong
- IATA Code: UTP
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Distance from City: 41.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 11500 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
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: http://www.utapao.com/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx THB 50/ton
- Parking Fee: THB 30/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: THB
- Remarks: Fees set by Airports of Thailand or Department of Airports. Well-regulated fee structure.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by PTT or Shell. Into-plane service available at major airports. Good fuel infrastructure.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS recommended.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Good aviation infrastructure. Some airports have noise restrictions due to proximity to residential areas.
Alternates
VTBS
- ICAO: VTBS
- Name: Suvarnabhumi Intl
- Distance (NM): 62.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at main terminal. APIS required for all international arrivals. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities.
VTBD
- ICAO: VTBD
- Name: Don Mueang Intl
- Distance (NM): 77.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at Terminal 1 (international). APIS required. Visa on arrival available.
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
A4246/26
critical
Only runway closed
RWY 18/36 CLSD DUE TO CONST EXC ACFT IN STATE OF EMERG
2026-10-27 13:00 UTC
2026-11-11 23:00 UTC
A4200/26
critical
Only runway closed
RWY 18/36 CLSD DUE TO CONST EXC ACFT IN STATE OF EMERG
2026-10-25 13:00 UTC
2026-10-27 23:00 UTC
A4088/26
caution
Approach lighting out
PAPI LEFT SIDE RWY 36 U/S
2026-10-16 12:38 UTC
2027-01-13 16:59 UTC
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VTBU?
- The tower frequency at U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya Intl is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VTBU?
- U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does VTBU require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya Intl (Thailand). Permit details for Thailand
- Where is VTBU located?
- U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya Intl (VTBU) is located in Rayong, Thailand.
- What is the IATA code for VTBU?
- The IATA code for U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya Intl is UTP.
- Does VTBU have an ILS approach?
- Yes, U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18/36.
- Is VTBU a port of entry?
- Yes, U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.