Phuket International Airport (HKT): Codes, Runways & Location
Phuket International Airport (IATA: HKT · ICAO: VTSP) is a large airport serving Phuket, Thailand. It lies at 8.1133° N, 98.3174° E, 82 ft (25 m) above sea level.
Overview of Phuket International Airport
Phuket International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Phuket in Thailand. It is identified by the IATA code HKT and the ICAO code VTSP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Phuket International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3100 m (10171 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 82 ft (25 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Krabi International Airport (KBV) about 74 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 ≈ 3,100 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Phuket International Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Phuket International Airport
Where is Phuket International Airport located?
Phuket International Airport is located in Phuket, Thailand. Its coordinates are 8.1133° N, 98.3174° E.
What is the airport code for Phuket International Airport?
Phuket International Airport has an IATA code of HKT and an ICAO code of VTSP.
How long is the runway at Phuket International Airport?
Phuket International Airport's longest runway is about 3100 m (10171 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Phuket International Airport have?
Phuket International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Phuket International Airport a major airport?
Phuket International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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