Trat Airport

VTBO / TDX

Laem Ngop, TH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

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Current Weather

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MVFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
7 kt
190°
7 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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Raw METAR

METAR VTBO 041100Z 19007KT 7000 NSC 30/24 Q1009

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VTBO 041100Z 0412/0512 23008KT 9000 FEW025 SCT100 BECMG 0415/0417 13005KT TEMPO 0419/0423 07015G25KT 3000 TSRA FEW018CB SCT025 BKN100 BECMG 0501/0503 23008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 8 kt
Visibility: 9 km
15:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 130° 5 kt
19:00Z TEMPO
+6h
IFR 70° 15 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain
01:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 230° 8 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TBO
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
5,899 ft 150 ft ASP 51°
5.4 kt 4.5 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VTBO

2,260 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.4%
MVFR
44.3%
IFR
6.8%
LIFR
0.5%

Trat Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 7.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 15% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 17°C and 36°C with an average of 28°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 15%
Direction Distribution:
N
14.2%
NE
33.9%
E
1.6%
SE
1.4%
S
6.9%
SW
20.6%
W
3.3%
NW
3.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 28°C
Range: 17°C to 36°C
17°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

November October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 2,260 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Trat Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VTBO
IATA Code: TDX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 105 ft MSL

Location

City: Laem Ngop
Country: TH
Latitude: 12.274600°
Longitude: 102.319000°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,899 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Trat Airport

Overview

Trat Airport serves the eastern coastal region of Thailand, located in Laem Ngop district near the Gulf of Thailand. As a medium-sized airport at 105 feet elevation, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Trat province, supporting regional and tourist travel to the area's eastern seaboard.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 56.8% of observations reporting visual flight rules and an additional 38.5% marginal VFR. Prevailing winds from the northeast (45°) average 7.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 21 knots. Temperature variation is moderate, ranging from 17°C to 35°C with an average of 27.8°C.

Notable Features

Trat Airport's single runway (05/23) is 5,899 feet long with an asphalt surface, providing substantial operational flexibility. The coastal location suggests potential for marine layer development, though historical data indicates minimal fog occurrence (0.1% of observations) and consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23 demonstrates exceptionally favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and a minimal average crosswind of 2.7 knots. October, November, and September represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations, offering optimal flying conditions for pilots approaching the airport.

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.