Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN): Codes, Runways & Location
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (IATA: SGN · ICAO: VVTS) is a large airport serving Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It lies at 10.8188° N, 106.6520° E, 33 ft (10 m) above sea level.
Overview of Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. It is identified by the IATA code SGN and the ICAO code VVTS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3800 m (12468 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: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 33 ft (10 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Long Thanh International Airport (Under Construction) (LTH) about 43 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 ≈ 3,800 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Where is Tan Son Nhat International Airport located?
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Its coordinates are 10.8188° N, 106.6520° E.
What is the airport code for Tan Son Nhat International Airport?
Tan Son Nhat International Airport has an IATA code of SGN and an ICAO code of VVTS.
How long is the runway at Tan Son Nhat International Airport?
Tan Son Nhat International Airport's longest runway is about 3800 m (12468 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Tan Son Nhat International Airport have?
Tan Son Nhat International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Tan Son Nhat International Airport a major airport?
Tan Son Nhat International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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