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VTBU

U-Tapao International Airport · Rayong

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
42 ft / 13 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 11,500 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for U-Tapao International Airport (VTBU), located in Rayong, Thailand. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 42 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
U-Tapao International Airport
ICAO / IATA
VTBU / UTP
Municipality
Rayong
Country
Region
TH-21 — Rayong Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
42 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,500 ft / 3,505 m
Runway Width: 197 ft / 60 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 185° / 5°
RWY 18 (185°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-UTP | CRS: 183°
RWY 36 (5°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
119.70 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

VTPHILS
Hua Hin Airport
114 km / 62 nm
VTBSILS
Suvarnabhumi Airport
115 km / 62 nm
VTBDILS
Don Mueang International Airport
144 km / 78 nm
VTBO
Trat Airport
150 km / 81 nm
VTBK
Kamphaeng Saen Airport
197 km / 106 nm

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