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Airports / Thailand / KKC
Medium airport · KKC
Khon Kaen Airport.
Khon Kaen, Thailand · 670 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
2,691 ratings
0
Operators based
670
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Khon Kaen, ThailandELEV 670 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
2,691
Google reviews
ratings on Google
670
Field elevation
feet above sea level
55
Nearest alternate
nm to UTH
Field standing
#4 / 41
Thailand airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 2691 Google ratings , ranked against 41 rated Thailand fields.
55 nm
To the nearest alternate
Udon Thani International Airport (UTH).
Overview
Khon Kaen Airport (VTUK / KKC) is a mid-sized airport serving Khon Kaen, Thailand. Field elevation is 670 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KKC as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Udon Thani International Airport (UTH, 55 nm), Roi Et Airport (ROI, 61 nm), and Buri Ram Airport (BFV, 79 nm). The field has a single 10,007-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from KKC 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 KKC to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Efficient and hassle-free airport - check-in and security were quick, the staff were friendly, and the terminal was clean and easy to navigate, and there’s…”
Ploy5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“It's the gateway to Isaan, the heart of the Northeast, and the moment you step inside, you feel that unmistakable, calm, and welcoming Thai spirit.”
Hảo5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VTUK
IATA
KKC
FAA / Local
VTUK
Elevation
670 ft
Coordinates
16.4666° N · 102.7840° 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 670 ft, KKC sits higher than 77% of the 43 Thailand fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,007 ft
- 03/2110,007 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,007 ft
KKC's 10,007 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.
- 55nmUTHUdon Thani International AirportUdon Thani
- 61nmROIRoi Et AirportRoi Et
- 79nmBFVBuri Ram AirportBuriram
- 84nmLOELoei Airport
- 88nmSNOSakon Nakhon Airport
- 92nmVTEWattay International AirportVientiane
Location
Open the full mapVTUK · Khon Kaen Airport · Khon Kaen, Thailand
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KKC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,019 nm | 12h 4m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,545 nm | 13h 18m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,269 nm | 14h 59m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,680 nm | 15h 56m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,757 nm | 16h 7m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,862 nm | 16h 21m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,958 nm | 16h 35m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,987 nm | 16h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KKC?
- Khon Kaen Airport's longest paved runway is 10,007 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 KKC?
- Khon Kaen Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,007 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KKC?
- The closest alternate is Udon Thani International Airport (UTH), about 55 nm away, followed by Roi Et Airport (ROI) at 61 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KKC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 4m (5,019 nm), Honolulu about 13h 18m (5,545 nm), Seattle about 14h 59m (6,269 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.