Chiang Mai International Airport (VTCC)
Chiang Mai, Thailand · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
VTCC
IATA
CNX
City
Chiang Mai
Country
Thailand
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
1,036 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
18.7669, 98.9625
Overview
Northern Thailand airport surrounded by mountains. Unique approaches through mountain valleys.
Current Weather at VTCC
Pilots flying into or out of Chiang Mai 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 VTCC 030900Z 28006KT 250V310 9999 FEW035 35/23 Q1001 NOSIGWind 280° at 6 kt — likely active runway near heading 28
Current TAF
TAF VTCC 030500Z 0306/0412 19005KT 9999 SCT035 TEMPO 0308/0315 22010G20KT -TSRA FEW025CB SCT035 BECMG 0313/0315 25005KT BECMG 0317/0319 36005KT TEMPO 0319/0402 -TSRA FEW025CB SCT035 BECMG 0400/0402 17005KTDecode METAR for VTCC
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Chiang Mai International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for VTCC. 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 VTCC. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Chiang Mai. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like VTCC 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
Flight Training Available
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