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Airports / Vietnam / CXR
Large airport · CXR
Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base.
Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam Ranh, Vietnam · 40 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.7/5
Google rating
2,896 ratings
0
Operators based
40
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam Ranh, VietnamELEV 40 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.7
Google rating
2,896
Google reviews
ratings on Google
40
Field elevation
feet above sea level
52
Nearest alternate
nm to DLI
Field standing
52 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lien Khuong Airport (DLI).
Overview
Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base, listed as VVCR / CXR, is a large commercial airport in Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam Ranh, Vietnam. Field elevation is 40 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list CXR as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Lien Khuong Airport (DLI, 52 nm), Dong Tac Airport (TBB, 63 nm), and Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV, 76 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from CXR 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 CXR to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The airport is quiet, clean, and organized, with a surprisingly modern look and smooth check-in and immigration overall.”
Side quests ni A5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“For early-morning passengers, the facilities and service system still need improvement.”
Waan waan5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
VVCR
IATA
CXR
FAA / Local
VVCR
Elevation
40 ft
Coordinates
11.9982° N · 109.2190° 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 Vietnam fields
state range 6–3,156 ft
At 40 ft, CXR sits higher than 55% of the 22 Vietnam fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,000 ft
- 02L/20R10,000 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
- 02R/20L10,000 ft × 150 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,000 ft
CXR'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.
- 52nmDLILien Khuong AirportDa Lat
- 63nmTBBDong Tac AirportTuy Hoa
- 76nmBMVBuon Ma Thuot AirportBuon Ma Thuot
- 118nmUIHPhu Cat AirportQuy Nohn
- 139nmPXUPleiku AirportPleiku
- 148nmLTHLong Thanh International Airport (Under Construction)Ho Chi Minh City (Long Thanh)
Location
Open the full mapVVCR · Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base · Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam Ranh, Vietnam
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CXR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,080 nm | 12h 13m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,300 nm | 12h 44m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,303 nm | 15h 3m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,650 nm | 15h 52m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,818 nm | 16h 15m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,900 nm | 16h 27m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,923 nm | 16h 30m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,981 nm | 16h 38m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CXR?
- Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base'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 CXR?
- Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to CXR?
- The closest alternate is Lien Khuong Airport (DLI), about 52 nm away, followed by Dong Tac Airport (TBB) at 63 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CXR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 13m (5,080 nm), Honolulu about 12h 44m (5,300 nm), Seattle about 15h 3m (6,303 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.