Pleiku Airport

VVPK / PXU

Pleiku, VN

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Pleiku Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VVPK
IATA Code: PXU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,434 ft MSL

Location

City: Pleiku
Country: VN
Latitude: 14.004500°
Longitude: 108.016998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Pleiku Airport

Overview

Pleiku Airport serves the Central Highlands region of Vietnam, situated in Gia Lai Province at an elevation of 2,434 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the city of Pleiku and surrounding areas, supporting regional commercial and potentially military aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 2,434 feet MSL places it in a higher terrain environment, which can impact aircraft performance and approach characteristics. The region typically experiences distinct wet and dry seasons, with potential significant variations in temperature and precipitation that pilots should carefully consider during flight planning.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 14.004500, 108.016998, Pleiku Airport features a single asphalt runway (09/27) measuring 7,874 feet in length. The runway's orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges, with terrain and regional topography of the Central Highlands potentially creating complex local wind patterns.

Approach Considerations

The 7,874-foot runway provides substantial landing surface for medium-sized aircraft, offering operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Pilots should anticipate potential terrain-influenced wind conditions and be prepared for potential crosswind scenarios given the runway's 09/27 orientation.

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Official Data Sources

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