Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP): Codes, Runways & Location
Nakhon Phanom Airport (IATA: KOP · ICAO: VTUW) is a medium-sized airport serving Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. It lies at 17.3838° N, 104.6430° E, 587 ft (179 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nakhon Phanom Airport
Nakhon Phanom Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Nakhon Phanom in Thailand. It is identified by the IATA code KOP and the ICAO code VTUW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Nakhon Phanom Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2500 m (8203 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 587 ft (179 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Thakhek Airport (THK) about 23 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,500 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nakhon Phanom Airport
Where is Nakhon Phanom Airport located?
Nakhon Phanom Airport is located in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. Its coordinates are 17.3838° N, 104.6430° E.
What is the airport code for Nakhon Phanom Airport?
Nakhon Phanom Airport has an IATA code of KOP and an ICAO code of VTUW.
How long is the runway at Nakhon Phanom Airport?
Nakhon Phanom Airport's longest runway is about 2500 m (8203 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Nakhon Phanom Airport have?
Nakhon Phanom Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Nakhon Phanom Airport a major airport?
Nakhon Phanom Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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