Hat Yai International Airport

VTSS / HDY

Hat Yai, TH

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
7 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VTSS 041100Z 25007KT 9999 FEW020 SCT100 33/20 Q1006 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 90 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,090 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,090 ft AMSL
QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (90 ft)
Pressure Alt
308 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,490 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +18.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VTSS 040500Z 0406/0506 35008KT 9999 FEW020 SCT100 BECMG 0413/0415 27003KT BECMG 0504/0506 35008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:20Z BASE
+0h
VFR 350° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
13:00Z BECMG
+2h
VFR 270° 3 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TSS
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
10,007 ft 148 ft ASP 83°
6.9 kt 1.2 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VTSS

7,731 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.7%
MVFR
12.1%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
0.7%

Hat Yai International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 36°C with an average of 26.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, February, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 8.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.9%
NE
28.2%
E
15.4%
SE
2.4%
S
6.6%
SW
6.7%
W
9.8%
NW
6.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 19°C to 36°C
19°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

September February January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,731 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hat Yai International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VTSS
IATA Code: HDY
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 90 ft MSL

Location

City: Hat Yai
Country: TH
Latitude: 6.933210°
Longitude: 100.392998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 10,007 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hat Yai International Airport

Overview

Hat Yai International Airport serves southern Thailand as a medium-sized airport located at 6.933210, 100.392998, situated at 90 ft mean sea level. The airport primarily supports regional and international air traffic in the Songkhla province, providing critical aviation infrastructure for Hat Yai and surrounding areas.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Hat Yai are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with 82.5% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds predominantly blow from the northeast at 45 degrees, averaging 5.9 knots with occasional gusts up to 19 knots. Pilots can expect consistent visibility around 10 statute miles and stable temperatures ranging from 19°C to 35°C.

Notable Features

The single runway 08/26 spans 10,007 feet with an asphalt surface, offering substantial landing and takeoff capabilities. The airport experiences very low occurrence of adverse weather, with minimal fog (0.3%) and no significant visibility restrictions. September, January, and October represent the most consistently stable flying months.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 demonstrates extremely favorable wind alignment, with 100% compatibility to prevailing winds. Average crosswind components remain low at 3.2 knots, providing predictable approach conditions. Pilots should anticipate northeast wind patterns and plan approaches accordingly, leveraging the runway's substantial length and consistent surface 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.