
Regional airport · Lop Buri, Thailand
Lop Buri/Khok Kathiam
- Elevation
- 123 ft
- Coordinates
- 14°52′N 100°40′E
- Local time
- Asia/Bangkok
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Field information
VTBL runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Lop Buri/Khok Kathiam (VTBL/KKM) has 3 runways; the longest, 16/34, is 7,252 ft (2,210 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VTBL, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Bangkok
Country
Thailand
TH
Municipality
Lop Buri
Elevation
123 ft
Position
14.8746, 100.6634
Traffic level
Low
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Runways · VTBL
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 7,252 ft (2,210 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 05/23 | 4,435 ft (1,352 m) | 148 ft | concrete | Lighted |
| 10/28 | 600 ft (183 m) | 64 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VTBL.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Lop Buri/Khok Kathiam (VTBL / KKM) in Lop Buri, Thailand, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VTBL is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VTBL
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Thailand
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Thailand. Applicable permit lead times for Thailand are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Thailand are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at VTBL
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VTBL covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at VTBL
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VTBL is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VTBL
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VTBL: 14° 52′ 29″ N 100° 39′ 48″ E; elevation 123 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Lop Buri
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Lop Buri. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VTBL.
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Cargo Operations at VTBL
Support for freighter operations into VTBL covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VTBL sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- VTPINakhon Sawan/TakhliNakhon Sawan, Thailand32 NM319°→
- VTBDBangkok/Don Mueang InternationalBangkok, Thailand58 NM183°→
- VTBKNakhon Pathom/Kamphaeng SaenNakhon Pathom, Thailand64 NM223°→
- VTBSNew Bangkok Intl/Suvarnabhumi IntlBangkok, Thailand72 NM176°→
- VTUQNakhon RatchasimaNakhon Ratchasima, Thailand96 NM087°→
- VTPPPhitsanulokPhitsanulok, Thailand117 NM349°→
Operating into VTBL?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Lop Buri/Khok Kathiam — one desk for the whole trip.