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Airports / Thailand / KBV
Large airport · KBV
Krabi International Airport.
Krabi, Thailand · 82 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
5,589 ratings
0
Operators based
82
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Krabi, ThailandELEV 82 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
5,589
Google reviews
ratings on Google
82
Field elevation
feet above sea level
40
Nearest alternate
nm to HKT
Field standing
40 nm
To the nearest alternate
Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Overview
Located in Krabi, Thailand, Krabi International Airport (VTSG / KBV) operates as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 82 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
KBV has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Phuket International Airport (HKT, 40 nm), Trang Airport (TST, 51 nm), and Cha Eian Airport (VTSN, 62 nm). KBV offers a single 9,842-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of KBV vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KBV, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There was plenty of comfortable seating available, making it easy to relax while waiting for our flight.”
Ruchika Thadicaren5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It’s clear that the airport staff take pride in maintaining the terminal and ensuring that passengers have a smooth journey.”
Ruchika Thadicaren5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VTSG
IATA
KBV
FAA / Local
VTSG
Elevation
82 ft
Coordinates
8.0956° N · 98.9890° 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 82 ft, KBV sits lower than 60% of the 43 Thailand fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,842 ft
- 14/329,842 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,842 ft
KBV's 9,842 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.
- 40nmHKTPhuket International AirportPhuket
- 51nmTSTTrang AirportTrang
- 62nmVTSNCha Eian AirportNakhon Si Thammarat
- 63nmNSTNakhon Si Thammarat AirportNakhon Si Thammarat
- 63nmURTSurat Thani AirportSurat Thani
- 104nmUNNRanong AirportRanong
Location
Open the full mapVTSG · Krabi International Airport · Krabi, Thailand
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KBV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,568 nm | 13h 21m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,948 nm | 14h 14m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,816 nm | 16h 15m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 7,215 nm | 17h 11m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,307 nm | 17h 24m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,410 nm | 17h 38m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,492 nm | 17h 49m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,529 nm | 17h 55m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KBV?
- Krabi International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,842 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 KBV?
- Krabi International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,842 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KBV?
- The closest alternate is Phuket International Airport (HKT), about 40 nm away, followed by Trang Airport (TST) at 51 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KBV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 21m (5,568 nm), Honolulu about 14h 14m (5,948 nm), Seattle about 16h 15m (6,816 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.