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Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Phuket International Airport is an international airport serving Phuket (Phuket Province), Thailand. Its IATA code is HKT and its ICAO code is VTSP. It has one runway, 3,100 m long.
- IATAHKT
- ICAOVTSP
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- HKT
- ICAO code
- VTSP
- City
- Phuket
- Region / province
- Phuket Province
- Country / territory
- Thailand
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 8.1133° N, 98.3174° E
- Elevation
- 25 m (82 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Bangkok (UTC+07:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,100 m (10,171 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,100 m10,171 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
1,389 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 15 min
Hanoi (HAN)
1,664 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
962 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 124.700 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.000 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Phuket International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Phuket through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Thailand
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Krabi International Airport | KBV | 74 km |
| Samui International Airport | USM | 249 km |
| Hat Yai International Airport | HDY | 264 km |
| U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport | UTP | 587 km |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | BKK | 674 km |
| Don Mueang International Airport | DMK | 692 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Phuket International Airport?
The IATA code of Phuket International Airport is HKT and its ICAO code is VTSP. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Phuket International Airport located?
Phuket International Airport is in Phuket, Phuket Province, Thailand, at coordinates 8.1133° N, 98.3174° E and an elevation of 25 m (82 ft).
How far is Phuket International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Phuket International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 962 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 1,664 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 1,389 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 1 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Phuket International Airport?
The longest runway at Phuket International Airport is 3,100 m (10,171 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Phuket International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Phuket International Airport (HKT) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.