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VTBS

Suvarnabhumi Airport · Bangkok

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
5 ft / 2 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
ATIS 127.80 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Suvarnabhumi Airport (VTBS), located in Bangkok, Thailand. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 5 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Suvarnabhumi Airport
ICAO / IATA
VTBS / BKK
Municipality
Bangkok
Country
Region
TH-10 — Bangkok (special administrative area)
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
5 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,123 ft / 4,000 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 14° / 194°
RWY 01 (14°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (194°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 02L / 20R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,123 ft / 4,000 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 14° / 194°
RWY 02L (14°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20R (194°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 02R / 20L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,139 ft / 3,700 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 14° / 194°
RWY 02R (14°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20L (194°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ATIS
127.80 MHz
GROUND (EAST)
121.65 MHz
GROUND (MAIN)
121.75 MHz
GROUND (WEST)
121.95 MHz
TOWER (01L/19R)
119.00 MHz
TOWER (01R/19L)
118.20 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

VTBDILS
Don Mueang International Airport
30 km / 16 nm
VTBK
Kamphaeng Saen Airport
101 km / 55 nm
VTBUILS
U-Tapao International Airport
115 km / 62 nm
VTBL
Khok Kathiam Airport
133 km / 72 nm
VTPHILS
Hua Hin Airport
145 km / 78 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026