Surat Thani Airport

VTSB / URT

Surat Thani, TH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
7 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VTSB 041100Z 02007KT 9999 FEW020 32/19 Q1006 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 20 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,020 ft AMSL
QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (20 ft)
Pressure Alt
238 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,283 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VTSB 040500Z 0406/0506 02008KT 9999 FEW020 BECMG 0413/0415 30003KT BECMG 0504/0506 02008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 300° 3 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TSB
04 ✈️
22

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 04
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 44°
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VTSB

2,911 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.1%
MVFR
13.7%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.5%

Surat Thani Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.7 knots. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 36°C with an average of 27.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 0.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
26.4%
NE
32.3%
E
4.6%
SE
1.8%
S
8%
SW
10.7%
W
7.6%
NW
8%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.4°C
Range: 19°C to 36°C
19°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

March January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,911 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Surat Thani Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VTSB
IATA Code: URT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 20 ft MSL

Location

City: Surat Thani
Country: TH
Latitude: 9.132600°
Longitude: 99.135597°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Surat Thani Airport

Overview

Surat Thani Airport (VTSB) serves the Surat Thani province in southern Thailand, situated at a low elevation of 20 ft MSL. The medium-sized airport provides critical air transportation infrastructure for the region, connecting travelers to this important coastal area. Its single runway (04/22) extends 9,843 feet, accommodating a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 84.5% of observations presenting clear flying weather. The airport experiences consistent northeast winds averaging 5.6 knots, with maximum gusts up to 23 knots. Temperature variations are moderate, ranging from 19°C to 34°C, with an average of 27°C, creating stable atmospheric conditions for most of the year.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical location at coordinates 9.132600, 99.135597 places it in a coastal region with typically stable meteorological characteristics. Calm wind conditions are rare, occurring in only 0.8% of observations. September, December, and January represent the most favorable months for visual flight operations, offering the most consistent flying weather.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 demonstrates exceptional wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time. Crosswind components are minimal, averaging just 2.2 knots, which provides comfortable approach and landing conditions. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and negligible instances of reduced visibility or fog.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.