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Nakhon Phanom Airport
Nakhon Phanom Airport (VTUW/KOP) serves Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (15/33). Field elevation is 587 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VTUW
- Name: Nakhon Phanom Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- 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: N/A
- 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
- Open: N/A
- Close: 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: 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
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport. Near Laos border (land crossing available).
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- 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.
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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).