Vinh Airport

VVVH / VII

Vinh, VN

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Vinh Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VVVH
IATA Code: VII
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 23 ft MSL

Location

City: Vinh
Country: VN
Latitude: 18.737600°
Longitude: 105.670998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 7,875 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Vinh Airport

Overview

Vinh Airport serves the Nghe An Province in central Vietnam, providing essential regional connectivity for commercial and potential military aviation. Located at coordinates 18.737600, 105.670998, the airport sits at a low elevation of 23 ft mean sea level, offering relatively straightforward terrain interaction for aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Central Vietnamese coastal regions typically experience significant seasonal weather variations, with monsoon patterns affecting airport conditions from May to October. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shifts and precipitation during these months, particularly given the airport's proximity to the coastal environment.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (17/35) measuring 7,875 feet in length, constructed with an asphalt surface suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographical position in central Vietnam suggests potential terrain interactions from nearby coastal and mountainous landscapes that could influence local wind patterns and approach dynamics.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35's orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations depending on prevailing regional wind patterns. The substantial runway length of 7,875 feet provides operational flexibility for most medium-sized aircraft, allowing reasonable landing and takeoff performance margins under standard 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

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution

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.