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Airports / Thailand / CNX
Large airport · CNX
Chiang Mai International Airport.
Chiang Mai, Thailand · 1,036 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
10,641 ratings
0
Operators based
1,036
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Chiang Mai, ThailandELEV 1,036 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
10,641
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,036
Field elevation
feet above sea level
43
Nearest alternate
nm to LPT
Field standing
43 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lampang Airport (LPT).
Overview
Located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Chiang Mai International Airport (VTCC / CNX) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 1,036 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list CNX as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Lampang Airport (LPT, 43 nm), Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN, 65 nm), and Phrae Airport (PRH, 78 nm). The field has a single 11,155-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from CNX are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CNX to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There’s a solid selection of cafés, small restaurants, and shops for last-minute snacks, coffee, or souvenirs.”
Joe Pazzo5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The atmosphere reflects Chiang Mai itself — calm, friendly, and slightly unhurried in the best possible way.”
Joe Pazzo5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VTCC
IATA
CNX
FAA / Local
VTCC
Elevation
1,036 ft
Coordinates
18.7668° N · 98.9626° 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 1,036 ft, CNX sits higher than 95% of the 43 Thailand fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,155 ft
- 18/3611,155 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,155 ft
CNX's 11,155 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.
- 43nmLPTLampang Airport
- 65nmHGNMae Hong Son AirportMae Hong Son
- 78nmPRHPhrae Airport
- 88nmCEIMae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International AirportChiang Rai
- 104nmNNTNan Airport
- 104nmTHSSukhothai Airport
Location
Open the full mapVTCC · Chiang Mai International Airport · Chiang Mai, Thailand
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CNX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,997 nm | 12h 1m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,690 nm | 13h 38m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,252 nm | 14h 56m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,695 nm | 15h 58m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,721 nm | 16h 2m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,837 nm | 16h 18m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,974 nm | 16h 37m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,986 nm | 16h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CNX?
- Chiang Mai International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,155 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 CNX?
- Chiang Mai International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,155 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CNX?
- The closest alternate is Lampang Airport (LPT), about 43 nm away, followed by Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN) at 65 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CNX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 1m (4,997 nm), Honolulu about 13h 38m (5,690 nm), Seattle about 14h 56m (6,252 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.