Tan Son Nhat International Airport (VVTS)

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Asia-Pacific

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

VVTS

IATA

SGN

City

Ho Chi Minh City

Country

Vietnam

Region

Asia-Pacific

Elevation

33 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

10.8188, 106.6519

Overview

Busiest airport in Vietnam handling massive domestic traffic. Former military air base.

Current Weather at VVTS

Pilots flying into or out of Tan Son Nhat 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 VVTS 030900Z 25010KT 220V280 9999 VCSH SCT022 FEW025CB SCT036 31/25 Q1004 TEMPO FM0910 TL0930 5000 TSRA

Wind 250° at 10 kt — likely active runway near heading 25

Current TAF

TAF VVTS 030500Z 0306/0412 25010KT 9999 SCT017 SCT040 TEMPO 0306/0309 25016G27KT 3000 TSRA SCT013 SCT015CB BKN040 TEMPO 0309/0312 5000 SHRA SCT015 FEW017CB BKN040 TEMPO 0404/0407 25016G28KT 3000 TSRA SCT013 SCT015CB BKN040

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

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

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

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Pilot Resources at Tan Son Nhat International Airport

Radio Frequencies

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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Sectional Chart Guide

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