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Nakhon Phanom Airport (VTUW/KOP) — Nakhon Phanom, Thailand
At a glance
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 122.5
- Runways
- 15/33
- Community check
- 76 days ago
- Elevation
- 587 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
1/1
Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VTUW
- Name: Nakhon Phanom Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 17.383801
- Longitude: 104.642998
- Elevation: 587 ft
- Country: Thailand
- Municipality: Nakhon Phanom
- IATA Code: KOP
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 2500x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.500 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 123.350 MHz
- 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: +6642230124
- 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: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DCA Thailand regulated
- Parking Fee: DCA regulated rates
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: THB
- Remarks: Nakhon Phanom Airport. Mekong River border town opposite Thakhek, Laos. Small regional airport.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited fuel supply. Pre-coordinate.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport. Near Laos border (land crossing available).
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Former military base. Limited civil facilities.
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.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers VTUW. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VTUW?
- The tower frequency at Nakhon Phanom Airport is 122.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VTUW?
- Nakhon Phanom Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does VTUW require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Nakhon Phanom Airport (Thailand). Permit details for Thailand
- Where is VTUW located?
- Nakhon Phanom Airport (VTUW) is located in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand.
- What is the IATA code for VTUW?
- The IATA code for Nakhon Phanom Airport is KOP.
- How long is the runway at VTUW?
- The main runway at Nakhon Phanom Airport (15/33) measures 2500x45m.