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Terminal & facilities
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Airports / Thailand / UBP
Medium airport · UBP
Ubon Ratchathani Airport.
Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand · 406 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
2,266 ratings
0
Operators based
406
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Ubon Ratchathani, ThailandELEV 406 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
2,266
Google reviews
ratings on Google
406
Field elevation
feet above sea level
53
Nearest alternate
nm to PKZ
Field standing
#5 / 41
Thailand airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 2266 Google ratings , ranked against 41 rated Thailand fields.
53 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pakse International Airport (PKZ).
Overview
Located in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, Ubon Ratchathani Airport (VTUU / UBP) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 406 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
UBP has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Pakse International Airport (PKZ, 53 nm), Savannakhet Airport (ZVK, 79 nm), and Roi Et Airport (ROI, 82 nm). UBP offers a single 9,848-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of UBP vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from UBP, 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
“It connects people efficiently while also giving visitors a positive first impression of the city.”
Arturo Cantiller5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Good customer service always leaves a lasting impression, and this airport certainly delivered that.”
Arturo Cantiller5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VTUU
IATA
UBP
FAA / Local
VTUU
Elevation
406 ft
Coordinates
15.2513° N · 104.8700° 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 406 ft, UBP sits higher than 53% of the 43 Thailand fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,848 ft
- 05/239,848 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,848 ft
UBP's 9,848 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.
- 53nmPKZPakse International AirportPakse
- 79nmZVKSavannakhet Airport
- 82nmROIRoi Et AirportRoi Et
- 83nmPXRSurin AirportSurin
- 94nmBFVBuri Ram AirportBuriram
- 119nmSAISiem Reap-Angkor International AirportSiem Reap
Location
Open the full mapVTUU · Ubon Ratchathani Airport · Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from UBP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,028 nm | 12h 6m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,462 nm | 13h 6m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,272 nm | 14h 59m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,664 nm | 15h 54m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,769 nm | 16h 9m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,867 nm | 16h 22m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,941 nm | 16h 33m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,979 nm | 16h 38m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use UBP?
- Ubon Ratchathani Airport's longest paved runway is 9,848 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 UBP?
- Ubon Ratchathani Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,848 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to UBP?
- The closest alternate is Pakse International Airport (PKZ), about 53 nm away, followed by Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) at 79 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from UBP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 6m (5,028 nm), Honolulu about 13h 6m (5,462 nm), Seattle about 14h 59m (6,272 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.