Sihanoukville International Airport

VDSV / KOS

Preah Sihanouk, KH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
06:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
14 kt
260°
9 km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VDSV 040600Z 26014KT 9000 SCT015 FEW017CB 31/24 Q1009 RMK CB:N

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 33 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
FEW 1,700 ft AGL (CB)
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,533 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,733 ft AMSL
QNH
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (33 ft)
Pressure Alt
161 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,089 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VDSV 040500Z 0406/0506 25010KT 9999 SCT017 TEMPO 0407/0411 TS SCT015 FEW017CB SCT040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
07:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
DSV
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
 8,202 ft 112 ft ASP 27°
↑ 9.0 kt • ↔ 10.7 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VDSV

7,401 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92%
MVFR
7.2%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.1%

Sihanoukville International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 39°C with an average of 26.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 3.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.7%
NE
25.1%
E
20.9%
SE
6.1%
S
6.3%
SW
10.3%
W
18.3%
NW
5.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 18°C to 39°C
18°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

January October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,401 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sihanoukville International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VDSV
IATA Code: KOS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 33 ft MSL

Location

City: Preah Sihanouk
Country: KH
Latitude: 10.571969°
Longitude: 103.632689°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 112 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
260°@14kt
Density Alt
33ft, 31°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Sihanoukville International Airport

Sihanoukville International Airport (VDSV/KOS) is located in Preah Sihanouk, KH at an elevation of 33 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 8,202 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 7,401 weather observations, VDSV experiences excellent VFR conditions 92% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at VDSV come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 5.4 knots. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, October, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 18°C (64°F) to 39°C (102°F), averaging 26.7°C (80°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.04 to 10.14 inHg (340-343 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,401 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

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Critical for hot weather ops
Temp: 31°C
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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.