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Airports / Thailand / UTH
Large airport · UTH
Udon Thani International Airport.
Udon Thani, Thailand · 579 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
2,983 ratings
0
Operators based
579
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Udon Thani, ThailandELEV 579 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
2,983
Google reviews
ratings on Google
579
Field elevation
feet above sea level
38
Nearest alternate
nm to VTE
Field standing
#12 / 41
Thailand airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 2983 Google ratings , ranked against 41 rated Thailand fields.
38 nm
To the nearest alternate
Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Overview
Udon Thani International Airport (VTUD / UTH) sits in Udon Thani, Thailand, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 579 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
UTH has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Wattay International Airport (VTE, 38 nm), Khon Kaen Airport (KKC, 55 nm), and Loei Airport (LOE, 61 nm). UTH offers a single 10,000-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of UTH vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from UTH, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The facilities are clean and well-organized, with basic amenities like cafes, souvenir shops, and car rental services.”
Tongz NP5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff are helpful, and the airport handles domestic and a few international flights smoothly.”
Tongz NP5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VTUD
IATA
UTH
FAA / Local
VTUD
Elevation
579 ft
Coordinates
17.3862° N · 102.7886° 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 579 ft, UTH sits higher than 70% of the 43 Thailand fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,000 ft
- 12/3010,000 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,000 ft
UTH's 10,000 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.
- 38nmVTEWattay International AirportVientiane
- 55nmKKCKhon Kaen AirportKhon Kaen
- 61nmLOELoei Airport
- 77nmSNOSakon Nakhon Airport
- 95nmROIRoi Et AirportRoi Et
- 101nmPHYPhetchabun Airport
Location
Open the full mapVTUD · Udon Thani International Airport · Udon Thani, Thailand
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from UTH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,970 nm | 11h 57m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,523 nm | 13h 15m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,221 nm | 14h 52m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,636 nm | 15h 50m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,707 nm | 16h 0m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,813 nm | 16h 15m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,914 nm | 16h 29m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,941 nm | 16h 33m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use UTH?
- Udon Thani International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,000 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 UTH?
- Udon Thani International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to UTH?
- The closest alternate is Wattay International Airport (VTE), about 38 nm away, followed by Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) at 55 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from UTH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 57m (4,970 nm), Honolulu about 13h 15m (5,523 nm), Seattle about 14h 52m (6,221 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.