4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“One of the best highlights is the generous hospitality, especially the complimentary snack and drink station available to passengers.”
Kittitat Panpream5★ on Google
Airports / Thailand / USM
Large airport · USM
Samui International Airport.
Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand · 64 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
7,408 ratings
0
Operators based
64
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), ThailandELEV 64 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.6
Google rating
7,408
Google reviews
ratings on Google
64
Field elevation
feet above sea level
60
Nearest alternate
nm to URT
Field standing
#2 / 41
Thailand airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 7408 Google ratings , ranked against 41 rated Thailand fields.
60 nm
To the nearest alternate
Surat Thani Airport (URT).
Overview
Samui International Airport (VTSM / USM) is a large commercial airport serving Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand. Field elevation is 64 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list USM as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Surat Thani Airport (URT, 60 nm), Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST, 61 nm), and Cha Eian Airport (VTSN, 65 nm). The field has a single 6,759-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from USM 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 USM to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“While it is a private airport with higher flight prices, the sheer convenience, cleanliness, and the warm "boutique" feel make it a truly exceptional gateway to the island.”
Kittitat Panpream5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Lovely, friendly, open air airport.”
Barry Tilley5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Samui International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
VTSM
IATA
USM
FAA / Local
VTSM
Elevation
64 ft
Coordinates
9.5478° N · 100.0620° 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 64 ft, USM sits lower than 67% of the 43 Thailand fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,759 ft
- 17/356,759 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,759 ft
USM's 6,759 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.
- 60nmURTSurat Thani AirportSurat Thani
- 61nmNSTNakhon Si Thammarat AirportNakhon Si Thammarat
- 65nmVTSNCha Eian AirportNakhon Si Thammarat
- 81nmCJMChumphon AirportChumphon
- 88nmUNNRanong AirportRanong
- 95nmKAWKawthoung AirportKawthoung
Location
Open the full mapVTSM · Samui International Airport · Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from USM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,462 nm | 13h 6m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,855 nm | 14h 1m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,709 nm | 16h 0m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 7,107 nm | 16h 56m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,201 nm | 17h 9m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,303 nm | 17h 23m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,384 nm | 17h 34m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,421 nm | 17h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use USM?
- Samui International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,759 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 USM?
- Samui International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,759 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to USM?
- The closest alternate is Surat Thani Airport (URT), about 60 nm away, followed by Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport (NST) at 61 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from USM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 6m (5,462 nm), Honolulu about 14h 1m (5,855 nm), Seattle about 16h 0m (6,709 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.