Chumphon Airport

VTSE / CJM

Chumphon, TH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
4 kt
300°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VTSE 041200Z 30004KT 9999 FEW020 29/19 Q1007 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 18 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,018 ft AMSL
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (18 ft)
Pressure Alt
206 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,890 ft
ISA Deviation: +14.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VTSE 041100Z 0412/0512 29005KT 9999 FEW020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 290° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TSE
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
6,890 ft 148 ft ASP 60°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VTSE

2,238 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
79.5%
MVFR
19.7%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0%

Chumphon Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 79.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 36°C with an average of 27.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 2.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.7%
NE
19.3%
E
16.5%
SE
22.9%
S
4.1%
SW
4.5%
W
21.4%
NW
5.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.8°C
Range: 16°C to 36°C
16°C 36°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,238 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chumphon Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VTSE
IATA Code: CJM
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 18 ft MSL

Location

City: Chumphon
Country: TH
Latitude: 10.711200°
Longitude: 99.361702°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,890 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Chumphon Airport

Overview

Chumphon Airport serves the southern Thailand region, located at 10.711200, 99.361702 with an elevation of 18 ft MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Chumphon province, supporting regional transportation and potential military/civilian operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Chumphon are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR) at 79.7%, with marginal VFR conditions occurring 19.4% of the time. Winds predominantly blow from the west (270°) at an average of 6.1 knots, with maximum observed speeds of 14 knots and calm conditions 2.2% of the time. Temperature ranges from 16°C to 35°C, with an average of 27.6°C.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (06/24) measuring 6,890 feet with an asphalt surface. Its low elevation of 18 ft MSL indicates a coastal or near-coastal terrain environment. The consistent westerly winds and high percentage of VFR conditions suggest favorable flying conditions for most aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 06/24 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with a 100% favorable wind condition and an average crosswind of only 2.8 knots. Pilots can expect optimal approach conditions, particularly during peak VFR months of January, December, and September. The consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles provides excellent visual reference for landings.

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.