Tan Son Nhat International Airport

VVTS / SGN

Ho Chi Minh City, VN

Last Updated
Mar 4, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 min ago
05:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
4 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
4,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VVTS 040500Z VRB04KT 9999 SCT028 BKN049 33/24 Q1010 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 33 ft
SCT 2,800 ft AGL
BKN 4,900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,833 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,933 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (33 ft)
Pressure Alt
131 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,299 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VVTS 032300Z 0400/0506 14010KT 9999 SCT017 TEMPO 0406/0410 5000 SHRA BKN015 FEW017CB TEMPO 0414/0417 5000 SHRA BKN015 FEW017CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Showers Rain
14:00Z TEMPO
+9h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VTS
07L
25R
07R
25L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07L/25R 10,007 ft 148 ft CON 69° No wind data
07R/25L 12,468 ft 148 ft CON 69° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VVTS

7,658 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.4%
MVFR
16.9%
IFR
2.5%
LIFR
0.2%

Tan Son Nhat International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 36°C with an average of 27.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 1.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.6%
NE
14.5%
E
7.6%
SE
11.6%
S
16.6%
SW
9.8%
W
16.5%
NW
6.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.4°C
Range: 18°C to 36°C
18°C 36°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07L/25R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 07R/25L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,658 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VVTS
IATA Code: SGN
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 33 ft MSL

Location

City: Ho Chi Minh City
Country: VN
Latitude: 10.818800°
Longitude: 106.652000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 07L/25R
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 12,468 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Tan Son Nhat International Airport

Overview

Tan Son Nhat International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest metropolitan area. As a major hub with two substantial concrete runways (10,007ft and 12,468ft), the airport handles significant commercial and passenger traffic. Its low elevation of 33ft MSL and strategic location make it a critical transportation infrastructure for southern Vietnam.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences consistently favorable flying conditions, with VFR conditions prevailing 76.9% of the time. Wind patterns are predominantly westerly at an average of 5.4 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 18 knots. Temperature ranges from 18°C to 35°C, with an average of 27.2°C, providing stable atmospheric conditions for most operations.

Notable Features

Both runways (07L/25R and 07R/25L) demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with minimal average crosswind of 3.3 knots. The airport's low elevation and consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles create predictable approach and landing environments. January, November, and December represent the best VFR months for flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect reliable approach conditions with extremely low occurrence of instrument meteorological conditions (IFR at only 3.1%, LIFR at 0.2%). The westerly prevailing winds suggest runway 07 approaches will typically be most favorable. Calm wind conditions are minimal, occurring just 1.7% of the time, which further supports consistent approach planning.

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
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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.