What is the tower frequency at VTSB?

The tower frequency at Surat Thani is 122.7 MHz.

Does VTSB require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Surat Thani (Thailand).

Where is VTSB located?

Surat Thani (VTSB) is located in Surat Thani, Thailand.

What is the IATA code for VTSB?

The IATA code for Surat Thani is URT.

How long is the runway at VTSB?

The main runway at Surat Thani (04/22) measures 9843 X 148.

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Surat Thani (VTSB/URT) — Surat Thani, Thailand

Surat Thani (VTSB/URT) serves Surat Thani, Thailand. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (04/22). Field elevation is 20 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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83% Data Complete 43 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VTSB
Name: Surat Thani
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 9.1326
Longitude: 99.135597
Elevation: 20 ft
Country: Thailand
Municipality: Surat Thani
IATA Code: URT
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
Distance from City: 50.1 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 9843 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, TACAN, VOR-DME
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 122.700 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 33.800 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: No
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: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx THB 40/ton
Parking Fee: THB 25/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: No
GENDEC Required: No
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

VTSG

ICAO: VTSG
Name: Krabi
Distance (NM): 62.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS recommended.

VTSP

ICAO: VTSP
Name: Phuket Intl
Distance (NM): 78.2
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international terminal. Visa on arrival available. APIS required.

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.

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Active NOTAMs

A2680/26 warning

ATC restriction

ATIS FREQ 125.95MHZ U/S

2026-07-17 07:35:00 2026-07-25 07:00:00

A1483/26 caution

Runway restriction

RWY 04/22 OVERLAY, PARL TWY CONST AND AIRFIELD LGT SYSTEM REVISION AT VTSB EXTD TO 30 JUL 2026 AT 1659UTC REF AIRAC AIP SUP A51/25

2026-04-30 08:50:00 2026-07-30 16:59:00

A2330/26 info

TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 08/26 WEF 06 AUG 2026. AD-2-VTSB-1 AD 2.17 ATS AIRSPACE

2026-08-06 00:00:00 2026-08-19 23:59:00

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Nearby Airports

VTSR Ranong Airport 51 NM VTSF Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport 60 NM VTSM Samui Airport 60 NM VTSG Krabi 63 NM VTSN Cha Eian Airport 63 NM VYKT Kawthoung Airport 65 NM VTSP Phuket Intl 78 NM VTSW Phuket Airpark 80 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VTSB?: The tower frequency at Surat Thani is 122.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at VTSB?: Surat Thani offers Jet A-1.
Does VTSB require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Surat Thani (Thailand).
Where is VTSB located?: Surat Thani (VTSB) is located in Surat Thani, Thailand.
What is the IATA code for VTSB?: The IATA code for Surat Thani is URT.
How long is the runway at VTSB?: The main runway at Surat Thani (04/22) measures 9843 X 148.

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