Sihanoukville International Airport

VDSV / KOS

Preah Sihanouk, KH

Last Updated
Apr 22, 21:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
21:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
2 kt
Variable
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VDSV 222130Z VRB02KT 9000 FEW015 28/23 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 33 ft
FEW 1,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,533 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sihanoukville International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,500 feet and 9 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 km. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VDSV 221700Z 2218/2318 20008KT 9999 FEW017
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DSV
03
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 8,202 ft 112 ft ASP 27° 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 - VDSV

9,651 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.4%
MVFR
7.7%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.1%

Sihanoukville International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 39°C with an average of 27°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, January, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 2.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
4%
NE
23.6%
E
20%
SE
6.9%
S
8.7%
SW
13.2%
W
16.9%
NW
4%

Temperature Range

Average: 27°C
Range: 18°C to 39°C
18°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

April January October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 9,651 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sihanoukville International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VDSV
IATA Code: KOS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 33 ft MSL

Location

City: Preah Sihanouk
Country: KH
Latitude: 10.571969°
Longitude: 103.632689°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 112 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Sihanoukville International Airport

Sihanoukville International Airport (VDSV/KOS) is located in Preah Sihanouk, KH at an elevation of 33 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 8,202 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 9,651 weather observations, VDSV experiences excellent VFR conditions 91.4% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at VDSV come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 5.5 knots. Calm winds are rare (2.6%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, January, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 18°C (64°F) to 39°C (102°F), averaging 27°C (81°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.04 to 10.14 inHg (340-343 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 9,651 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.