Airports / Thailand / NAK
Nakhon Ratchasima Airport.
Chaloem Phra Kiat, Thailand · 765 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
765
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
57 nm
To the nearest alternate
Buri Ram Airport (BFV).
Overview
Located in Chaloem Phra Kiat, Thailand, Nakhon Ratchasima Airport (VTUQ / NAK) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 765 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into NAK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Buri Ram Airport (BFV, 57 nm), Surin Airport (PXR, 69 nm), and Khon Kaen Airport (KKC, 95 nm). With a single 6,890-foot paved runway, NAK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from NAK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Chaloem Phra Kiat.
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Field capability
ICAO
VTUQ
IATA
NAK
FAA / Local
VTUQ
Elevation
765 ft
Coordinates
14.9495° N · 102.3130° 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
No
Elevation vs Thailand fields
state range 5–1,280 ft
At 765 ft, NAK sits higher than 84% of the 43 Thailand fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,890 ft
- 06/246,890 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,890 ft
NAK's 6,890 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.
- 57nmBFVBuri Ram AirportBuriram
- 69nmPXRSurin AirportSurin
- 95nmKKCKhon Kaen AirportKhon Kaen
- 96nmKKMKhok Kathiam AirportLop Buri
- 110nmROIRoi Et AirportRoi Et
- 117nmDMKDon Mueang International AirportBangkok
Location
Open the full mapVTUQ · Nakhon Ratchasima Airport · Chaloem Phra Kiat, Thailand
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NAK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,113 nm | 12h 17m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,606 nm | 13h 26m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,362 nm | 15h 12m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,769 nm | 16h 9m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,851 nm | 16h 20m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,955 nm | 16h 34m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,047 nm | 16h 47m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,078 nm | 16h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NAK?
- Nakhon Ratchasima Airport's longest paved runway is 6,890 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 NAK?
- Nakhon Ratchasima Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,890 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NAK?
- The closest alternate is Buri Ram Airport (BFV), about 57 nm away, followed by Surin Airport (PXR) at 69 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NAK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 17m (5,113 nm), Honolulu about 13h 26m (5,606 nm), Seattle about 15h 12m (6,362 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.