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Airports / Thailand / UTP
Large airport · UTP
U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport.
Rayong, Thailand · 42 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
1,723 ratings
0
Operators based
42
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Rayong, ThailandELEV 42 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
1,723
Google reviews
ratings on Google
42
Field elevation
feet above sea level
62
Nearest alternate
nm to HHQ
Field standing
62 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hua Hin Airport (HHQ).
Overview
U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (VTBU / UTP) sits in Rayong, Thailand, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 42 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list UTP as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Hua Hin Airport (HHQ, 62 nm), Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK, 62 nm), and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, 78 nm). The field has a single 11,500-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from UTP are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Utapao and U-Taphao. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from UTP to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There are 4 gates here to fly off from at international terminal.”
Lucas Tan5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff is very efficiently and cooperative.”
RealReviews5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VTBU
IATA
UTP
FAA / Local
VTBU
Elevation
42 ft
Coordinates
12.6799° N · 101.0050° 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 Thailand fields
state range 5–1,280 ft
At 42 ft, UTP sits lower than 77% of the 43 Thailand fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,500 ft
- 18/3611,500 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,500 ft
UTP's 11,500 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.
- 62nmHHQHua Hin AirportHua Hin
- 62nmBKKSuvarnabhumi AirportBangkok
- 78nmDMKDon Mueang International AirportBangkok
- 81nmTDXTrat AirportLaem Ngop
- 106nmKDTKamphaeng Saen AirportNakhon Pathom
- 132nmBBMBattambang AirportBattambang
Location
Open the full mapVTBU · U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport · Rayong, Thailand
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from UTP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,269 nm | 12h 39m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,730 nm | 13h 44m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,518 nm | 15h 33m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,924 nm | 16h 30m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,007 nm | 16h 42m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,111 nm | 16h 56m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,202 nm | 17h 9m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,234 nm | 17h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use UTP?
- U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,500 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 UTP?
- U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to UTP?
- The closest alternate is Hua Hin Airport (HHQ), about 62 nm away, followed by Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) at 62 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from UTP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 39m (5,269 nm), Honolulu about 13h 44m (5,730 nm), Seattle about 15h 33m (6,518 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.