
Regional airport · Surat Thani, Thailand
Surat Thani
- Elevation
- 20 ft
- Coordinates
- 9°08′N 99°08′E
- Local time
- Asia/Bangkok
Photo: Noj Han · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
VTSB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Surat Thani (VTSB/URT) has one runway, 04/22, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: 0100-1200Z O/T O/R. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VTSB, 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
Surat Thani
Elevation
20 ft
Position
9.1326, 99.1356
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Operating hours
0100-1200Z O/T O/R
Runways · VTSB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VTSB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Surat Thani (VTSB / URT) in Surat Thani, Thailand, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VTSB 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 VTSB
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 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.
- 02
Ground Handling at VTSB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VTSB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at VTSB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VTSB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to VTSB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VTSB: 9° 7′ 57″ N 99° 8′ 8″ E; elevation 20 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Surat Thani
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Surat Thani. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VTSB.
- 06
Cargo Operations at VTSB
Support for freighter operations into VTSB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VTSB sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- VTSRRanongRanong, Thailand51 NM320°→
- VTSFNakhon Si ThammaratNakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand60 NM127°→
- VTSMSurat Thani/Samui Island InternationalKoh Samui Island, Thailand60 NM065°→
- VTSGKrabi InternationalKrabi, Thailand63 NM188°→
- VYKTKawthoungKawthoung, Myanmar (Burma)65 NM327°→
- VTSPPhuket InternationalPhuket, Thailand78 NM218°→
Operating into VTSB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Surat Thani — one desk for the whole trip.