Nakhon Phanom Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. Its IATA code is KOP and its ICAO code is VTUW. The airport lies at an elevation of 587 ft (179 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 15/33, 8,203 ft (2,500 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Jakarta time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KOP
- ICAO code
- VTUW
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 587 ft (179 m)
- Coordinates
- 17.3838, 104.6430
- Time zone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 8,203 ft · 2,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Nakhon Phanom Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SNO Sakon Nakhon Airport | Thailand | 59 km · 37 mi |
| ROI Roi Et Airport | Roi Et, Thailand | 169 km · 105 mi |
| VII Vinh Airport | Vinh, Vietnam | 186 km · 116 mi |
| UTH Udon Thani International Airport | Udon Thani, Thailand | 197 km · 122 mi |
| VDH Dong Hoi Airport | Dong Hoi, Vietnam | 207 km · 129 mi |
| KKC Khon Kaen Airport | Khon Kaen, Thailand | 223 km · 139 mi |
| VTE Wattay International Airport | Vientiane, Laos | 230 km · 143 mi |
| UBP Ubon Ratchathani Airport | Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand | 238 km · 148 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KOP. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 1,784 | 1,109 | 963 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,773 | 1,723 | 1,497 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 3,072 | 1,909 | 1,659 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,007 | 2,490 | 2,164 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,151 | 3,200 | 2,781 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 7,539 | 4,685 | 4,071 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,581 | 4,711 | 4,094 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,958 | 5,566 | 4,837 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,405 | 5,844 | 5,078 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,505 | 5,906 | 5,132 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,562 | 5,942 | 5,163 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,711 | 7,898 | 6,863 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,561 | 8,427 | 7,322 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,261 | 8,861 | 7,700 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 15,170 | 9,426 | 8,191 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,936 | 10,524 | 9,145 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | SAKHON NAKHON APP | 123.350 |
| TWR | TWR | 122.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Nakhon Phanom Airport?
The IATA code of Nakhon Phanom Airport is KOP and its ICAO code is VTUW.
Where is Nakhon Phanom Airport located?
Nakhon Phanom Airport is in Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand, at 17.3838, 104.6430.
What time zone is Nakhon Phanom Airport in?
Nakhon Phanom Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Jakarta. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Nakhon Phanom Airport?
The longest runway listed is 15/33, 8,203 ft (2,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Nakhon Phanom Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO), about 59 km (37 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.