Don Mueang International Airport (VTBD)

Bangkok, Thailand · Asia-Pacific

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

VTBD

IATA

DMK

City

Bangkok

Country

Thailand

Region

Asia-Pacific

Elevation

12 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

13.9126, 100.6068

Overview

Older Bangkok airport now serving low-cost carriers. Thai aviation academy training operations.

Current Weather at VTBD

Pilots flying into or out of Don Mueang International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR VTBD 180030Z 25006KT 9999 FEW020 29/23 Q1010 NOSIG

Wind 250° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 25

Current TAF

TAF VTBD 172300Z 1800/1906 24008KT 9999 FEW020 TEMPO 1809/1813 VRB15KT 4000 TSRA FEW018CB SCT030 BKN080

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Don Mueang International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for VTBD. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for VTBD. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Bangkok. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Don Mueang International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Don Mueang International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like VTBD include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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Training Availability

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Flight Training Available

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