4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Clean, quiet, and very efficient airport just a short drive from Sakon Nakhon city.”
Sebastian.DigitalNomad5★ on Google
Airports / Thailand / SNO
Medium airport · SNO
Sakon Nakhon Airport.
Thailand · 529 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
773 ratings
0
Operators based
529
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
ThailandELEV 529 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
773
Google reviews
ratings on Google
529
Field elevation
feet above sea level
32
Nearest alternate
nm to KOP
Field standing
#6 / 41
Thailand airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 773 Google ratings , ranked against 41 rated Thailand fields.
32 nm
To the nearest alternate
Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP).
Overview
Located in Thailand, Sakon Nakhon Airport (VTUI / SNO) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 529 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SNO for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP, 32 nm), Savannakhet Airport (ZVK, 53 nm), and Roi Et Airport (ROI, 68 nm). With a single 8,530-foot paved runway, SNO can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SNO depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from SNO.
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From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Clean, quiet, and very efficient airport just a short drive from Sakon Nakhon city.”
Sebastian.DigitalNomad5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VTUI
IATA
SNO
FAA / Local
VTUI
Elevation
529 ft
Coordinates
17.1951° N · 104.1190° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Thailand fields
state range 5–1,280 ft
At 529 ft, SNO sits higher than 65% of the 43 Thailand fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,530 ft
- 05/238,530 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,530 ft
SNO's 8,530 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.
- 32nmKOPNakhon Phanom AirportNakhon Phanom
- 53nmZVKSavannakhet Airport
- 68nmROIRoi Et AirportRoi Et
- 77nmUTHUdon Thani International AirportUdon Thani
- 88nmKKCKhon Kaen AirportKhon Kaen
- 101nmVTEWattay International AirportVientiane
Location
Open the full mapVTUI · Sakon Nakhon Airport
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SNO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,945 nm | 11h 54m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,458 nm | 13h 6m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,193 nm | 14h 48m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,599 nm | 15h 45m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,684 nm | 15h 57m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,787 nm | 16h 11m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,877 nm | 16h 24m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,908 nm | 16h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SNO?
- Sakon Nakhon Airport's longest paved runway is 8,530 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 SNO?
- Sakon Nakhon Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,530 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SNO?
- The closest alternate is Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP), about 32 nm away, followed by Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SNO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 54m (4,945 nm), Honolulu about 13h 6m (5,458 nm), Seattle about 14h 48m (6,193 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.