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Airports / Thailand / HKT
Large airport · HKT
Phuket International Airport.
Phuket, Thailand · 82 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
18,988 ratings
0
Operators based
82
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Phuket, ThailandELEV 82 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
18,988
Google reviews
ratings on Google
82
Field elevation
feet above sea level
40
Nearest alternate
nm to KBV
Field standing
40 nm
To the nearest alternate
Krabi International Airport (KBV).
Overview
Phuket International Airport, listed as VTSP / HKT, is a large commercial airport in Phuket, Thailand. The field lies at an elevation of 82 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
HKT has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Krabi International Airport (KBV, 40 nm), Surat Thani Airport (URT, 78 nm), and Trang Airport (TST, 85 nm). HKT offers a single 10,171-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of HKT vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from HKT, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Transportation options to and from the airport are easy to find, including taxis, buses, and ride-hailing services.”
Minh Nguyễn Anh5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Security and immigration processes were efficient, and the staff were helpful and professional.”
Minh Nguyễn Anh5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VTSP
IATA
HKT
FAA / Local
VTSP
Elevation
82 ft
Coordinates
8.1133° N · 98.3174° 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, HKT sits lower than 60% of the 43 Thailand fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,171 ft
- 09/2710,171 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,171 ft
HKT's 10,171 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.
- 40nmKBVKrabi International AirportKrabi
- 78nmURTSurat Thani AirportSurat Thani
- 85nmTSTTrang AirportTrang
- 100nmVTSNCha Eian AirportNakhon Si Thammarat
- 100nmNSTNakhon Si Thammarat AirportNakhon Si Thammarat
- 101nmUNNRanong AirportRanong
Location
Open the full mapVTSP · Phuket International Airport · Phuket, Thailand
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HKT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,585 nm | 13h 23m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,984 nm | 14h 19m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,835 nm | 16h 18m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 7,238 nm | 17h 14m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,322 nm | 17h 26m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,428 nm | 17h 40m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,516 nm | 17h 53m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,550 nm | 17h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HKT?
- Phuket International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,171 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 HKT?
- Phuket International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,171 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to HKT?
- The closest alternate is Krabi International Airport (KBV), about 40 nm away, followed by Surat Thani Airport (URT) at 78 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HKT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 23m (5,585 nm), Honolulu about 14h 19m (5,984 nm), Seattle about 16h 18m (6,835 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.