Phuket International Airport (VTSP)

Phuket, Thailand · Asia-Pacific

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

VTSP

IATA

HKT

City

Phuket

Country

Thailand

Region

Asia-Pacific

Elevation

82 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

8.1132, 98.3169

Overview

Thai resort island airport busy with international tourism. Monsoon season crosswind challenges.

Current Weather at VTSP

Pilots flying into or out of Phuket 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.

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

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

METARHourly surface observation for VTSP. 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 VTSP. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Phuket. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Phuket 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 Phuket International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like VTSP 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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

Learn to read VFR sectional charts for navigation around Phuket.

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Flight Training Available

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