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Airports / Cambodia / KOS
Large airport · KOS
Sihanouk International Airport.
Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia · 33 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.6/5
Google rating
406 ratings
0
Operators based
33
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Preah Sihanouk, CambodiaELEV 33 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.6
Google rating
406
Google reviews
ratings on Google
33
Field elevation
feet above sea level
32
Nearest alternate
nm to DSY
Field standing
32 nm
To the nearest alternate
Dara Sakor International Airport (DSY), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Sihanouk International Airport (VDSV / KOS) sits in Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 33 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
KOS has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Dara Sakor International Airport (DSY, 32 nm), Phú Quốc International Airport (PQC, 32 nm), and Techo International Airport (KTI, 90 nm). KOS offers a single 8,202-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of KOS vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Kompong Som and Sihanoukville International Airport. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KOS, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Pleasant duty free managed by Dufry with warm staff how are very attentive.”
D_JS5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“1 small coffee shop located airside called The Daily Break, for hot and cold beverages and some small pastry and sandwich bites.”
D_JS5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VDSV
IATA
KOS
FAA / Local
VDSV
Elevation
33 ft
Coordinates
10.5706° N · 103.6321° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Cambodia fields
state range 20–191 ft
At 33 ft, KOS sits lower than 67% of the 6 Cambodia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,202 ft
- 03/218,202 ft × 112 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
KOS's 8,202 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 32nmDSYDara Sakor International AirportTa Noun
- 32nmPQCPhú Quốc International AirportPhu Quoc Island
- 90nmKTITecho International AirportPhnom Penh (Boeng Khyang)
- 92nmPNHPhnom Penh International AirportPhnom Penh (Pou Senchey)
- 96nmVKGRach Gia AirportRach Gia
- 124nmCAHCà Mau AirportCa Mau City
Location
Open the full mapVDSV · Sihanouk International Airport · Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KOS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,310 nm | 12h 45m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,637 nm | 13h 31m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,550 nm | 15h 38m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,928 nm | 16h 31m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,052 nm | 16h 48m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,147 nm | 17h 1m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,204 nm | 17h 9m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,250 nm | 17h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KOS?
- Sihanouk International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,202 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KOS?
- Sihanouk International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KOS?
- The closest alternate is Dara Sakor International Airport (DSY), about 32 nm away, followed by Phú Quốc International Airport (PQC) at 32 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KOS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 45m (5,310 nm), Honolulu about 13h 31m (5,637 nm), Seattle about 15h 38m (6,550 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.