International hub · Rayong, Thailand

Rayong/U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya International

VTBUUTP
Elevation
42 ft
Coordinates
12°41′N 101°00′E
Local time
Asia/Bangkok

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Field information

VTBU runways, fuel & airport data

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

Rayong/U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya International (VTBU/UTP) has one runway, 18/36, 11,500 ft (3,505 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 10. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VTBU, 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

    Rayong

  • Elevation

    42 ft

  • Position

    12.6799, 101.0050

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 10

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · VTBU

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
18/3611,500 ft (3,505 m)197 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at VTBU.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Rayong/U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya International (VTBU / UTP) in Rayong, Thailand, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VTBU 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 VTBU

  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 VTBU

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at VTBU

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to VTBU

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VTBU: 12° 40′ 48″ N 101° 0′ 18″ E; elevation 42 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Rayong

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at VTBU

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

Location

Where VTBU sits in the network

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Operating into VTBU?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Rayong/U-Tapao Rayong Pattaya International — one desk for the whole trip.

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