Buri Ram Airport

VTUO / BFV

Buriram, TH

Last Updated
Apr 22, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
13:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
33°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
5 kt
190°
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VTUO 221300Z 19005KT 9000 FEW030 33/21 Q1005 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 590 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,590 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Buri Ram Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,000 feet and 9 km visibility. Note: This observation is 8.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (190°) at 5 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 km. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 33°C (91°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C, indicating relatively dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

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

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
985 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (590 ft)
Pressure Alt
838 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,140 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +19.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VTUO 221700Z 2218/2318 22005KT 8000 SCT030
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 220° 5 kt
Visibility: 8 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TUO
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
6,890 ft 148 ft ASP 35°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VTUO

3,347 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.3%
MVFR
33.2%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
0.3%

Buri Ram Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 2.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 40°C with an average of 27.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 2%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.7%
NE
39.9%
E
16.4%
SE
6.7%
S
12.5%
SW
7.5%
W
2.5%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.3°C
Range: 12°C to 40°C
12°C 40°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 3,347 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Buri Ram Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VTUO
IATA Code: BFV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 590 ft MSL

Location

City: Buriram
Country: TH
Latitude: 15.229500°
Longitude: 103.252998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 6,890 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Buri Ram Airport

Overview

Buri Ram Airport (VTUO) serves the Buriram province in northeastern Thailand, functioning as a medium-sized regional airport. Located at 15.229500, 103.252998 with an elevation of 590 feet MSL, the airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for the local area and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 65.6% of observations showing clear flying weather and an additional 31.1% in marginal VFR. Wind patterns are consistently from the northeast at an average of 6.5 knots, with temperatures ranging from 12°C to 33°C and an average of 25.7°C. December, January, and November offer the most stable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 04/22 is 6,890 feet long with an asphalt surface, capable of handling medium-sized aircraft operations. The airport's location in northeastern Thailand presents a relatively stable meteorological environment, with extremely low occurrences of challenging weather conditions like low IFR (only 0.5% of observations) and no recorded persistent fog.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 offers highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of just 2.1 knots. Pilots can expect consistent northeast winds that typically align well with the runway heading, providing predictable approach and departure conditions throughout the year.

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.