Sakon Nakhon Airport

VTUI / SNO

, TH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
9 kt
80°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VTUI 041100Z 08009KT 050V110 CAVOK 29/19 Q1008 NOSIG
QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (529 ft)
Pressure Alt
687 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,494 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VTUI 040500Z 0406/0506 10007KT 8000 FEW030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:49Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 100° 7 kt
Visibility: 8 km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TUI
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
8,530 ft 148 ft ASP 45°
7.8 kt 4.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VTUI

2,242 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.5%
MVFR
13.7%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.1%

Sakon Nakhon Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 36°C with an average of 26.8°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 3%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.6%
NE
12.9%
E
43%
SE
19.9%
S
8.1%
SW
2.8%
W
1.4%
NW
3.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.8°C
Range: 10°C to 36°C
10°C 36°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,242 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sakon Nakhon Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VTUI
IATA Code: SNO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 529 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: TH
Latitude: 17.195101°
Longitude: 104.119003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 8,530 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sakon Nakhon Airport

Overview

Sakon Nakhon Airport is a medium-sized airport located in northeastern Thailand at an elevation of 529 feet MSL. The airport serves the Sakon Nakhon province, providing essential air transportation infrastructure for the region with a single runway (05/23) measuring 8,530 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly favorable VFR conditions 84.3% of the time, with MVFR conditions present 14.7% of the time. The prevailing winds are from the east (090 degrees) at an average of 5 knots, with maximum recorded winds of 17 knots. Temperature ranges from 10°C to 36°C, with an average of 26.6°C, suggesting generally stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's runway (05/23) is constructed of asphalt and oriented east-west. The location at coordinates 17.195101, 104.119003 places it in a relatively flat terrain characteristic of northeastern Thailand. Wind data shows minimal crosswind challenges, with an average crosswind of only 3 knots and 100% favorable wind alignment for the runway.

Approach Considerations

December, November, and January represent the best VFR months for operations at Sakon Nakhon Airport. Pilots can expect exceptional visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with zero reported instances of fog or visibility below 3 statute miles. The consistent eastern winds and long runway provide reliable approach and departure conditions.

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

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.