International hub · Bangkok, Thailand

New Bangkok Intl/Suvarnabhumi Intl

VTBSBKK
Elevation
5 ft
Coordinates
13°41′N 100°45′E
Local time
Asia/Bangkok

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Field information

VTBS runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

New Bangkok Intl/Suvarnabhumi Intl (VTBS/BKK) has 3 runways; the longest, 01/19, is 13,123 ft (4,000 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 10. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VTBS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Bangkok

  • Country

    Thailand

    TH

  • Municipality

    Bangkok

  • Elevation

    5 ft

  • Position

    13.6811, 100.7470

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 10

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)

  • Airport category

    A

    No special crew requirements

Runways · VTBS

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
01/1913,123 ft (4,000 m)197 ftasphaltLighted
02L/20R13,123 ft (4,000 m)197 ftasphaltLighted
02R/20L12,139 ft (3,700 m)197 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at VTBS.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at New Bangkok Intl/Suvarnabhumi Intl (VTBS / BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VTBS is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at VTBS

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at VTBS

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at VTBS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at VTBS

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VTBS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to VTBS

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VTBS: 13° 40′ 52″ N 100° 44′ 49″ E; elevation 5 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Bangkok

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Bangkok. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VTBS.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at VTBS

    Support for freighter operations into VTBS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where VTBS sits in the network

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Operating into VTBS?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at New Bangkok Intl/Suvarnabhumi Intl — one desk for the whole trip.

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