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.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR VTSP 030900Z 28011KT 9999 -RA FEW020 BKN100 26/25 Q1006 NOSIGWind 280° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 28
Current TAF
TAF VTSP 030500Z 0306/0412 28008KT 9999 SCT020 TEMPO 0306/0314 28018G30KT -TSRA FEW018CB SCT020 BKN100 TEMPO 0320/0404 28018G30KT -TSRA FEW018CB SCT020 BKN100 TEMPO 0406/0412 28018G30KT -TSRA FEW018CB SCT020 BKN100Decode METAR for VTSP
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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