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Phuket Intl (VTSP/HKT) — Phuket, Thailand

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.1
Runways
09/27
Elevation
82 ft

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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
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: VTSP
  • Name: Phuket Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 8.1132
  • Longitude: 98.316902
  • Elevation: 82 ft
  • Country: Thailand
  • Municipality: Phuket
  • IATA Code: HKT
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
  • Distance from City: 20.0 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 9843 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 128.000 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 landing permit.
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Approx THB 50/ton MTOW for international
  • Parking Fee: THB 18/ton per 3h block
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: THB
  • Remarks: Major tourist destination airport. Fees published by AOT. Seasonal demand peaks (Nov-Mar).

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Fuel supply can be constrained during peak season. Advance coordination recommended for large uplift.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Full CIQ at international terminal. Visa on arrival available. APIS required.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No formal curfew. Single runway; capacity limited during peak hours. CAAT slot coordination. Terrain considerations on approach. Chapter 2 banned.

Alternates

VTSG

  • ICAO: VTSG
  • Name: Krabi
  • Distance (NM): 39.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS recommended.

VTSB

  • ICAO: VTSB
  • Name: Surat Thani
  • Distance (NM): 78.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • 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.

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Active NOTAMs

A3676/26
caution Upcoming
Apron restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM AIRAC AIP SUP A32/26 WEF 29 OCT 2026. REDESIGN OF APN E AND IMPLEMENTATION OF GEN AVIATION APN AT PHUKET INTL AP (VTSP)
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
A4251/26
caution
Runway restriction
RWY 09/27 OPR BUT CTN ADZ DUE TO FRICTION BLW MNM LEVELS DIST BTN 400M-800M FM THR RWY 09 (TDZ RWY 09 MAY BE SLIPPERY WHEN WET)
2026-10-27 10:51 UTC 2026-12-09 23:30 UTC
A4063/26
caution
Movement area restriction
ACFT STAND NR 4 CLSD DUE TO WIP
2026-10-15 07:52 UTC 2026-11-26 02:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at VTSP?
The tower frequency at Phuket Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at VTSP?
Phuket Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does VTSP require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Phuket Intl (Thailand). Permit details for Thailand
Where is VTSP located?
Phuket Intl (VTSP) is located in Phuket, Thailand.
What is the IATA code for VTSP?
The IATA code for Phuket Intl is HKT.
Does VTSP have an ILS approach?
Yes, Phuket Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 09/27.
Is VTSP a port of entry?
Yes, Phuket Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.