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VTUW

Nakhon Phanom Airport · Nakhon Phanom

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
587 ft / 179 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 8,203 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Nakhon Phanom Airport (VTUW), located in Nakhon Phanom, 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 587 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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
Nakhon Phanom Airport
ICAO / IATA
VTUW / KOP
Municipality
Nakhon Phanom
Country
Region
TH-48 — Nakhon Phanom Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
587 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,203 ft / 2,500 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 144.8° / 324.8°
RWY 15 (144.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (324.8°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP SAKHON NAKHON APP
123.35 MHz
TWR TWR
122.50 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

VTUI
Sakon Nakhon Airport
59 km / 32 nm
VLSK
Savannakhet Airport
93 km / 50 nm
VTUV
Roi Et Airport
169 km / 91 nm
VVVHILS
Vinh Airport
186 km / 100 nm
VTUDILS
Udon Thani Airport
197 km / 106 nm

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