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Airports / Vietnam / PXU
Medium airport · PXU
Pleiku Airport.
Pleiku, Vietnam · 2,434 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
1,687 ratings
0
Operators based
2,434
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Pleiku, VietnamELEV 2,434 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
1,687
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2,434
Field elevation
feet above sea level
60
Nearest alternate
nm to UIH
Field standing
60 nm
To the nearest alternate
Phu Cat Airport (UIH).
Overview
Pleiku Airport, listed as VVPK / PXU, is a mid-sized airport in Pleiku, Vietnam. The airport sits 2,434 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 PXU for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Phu Cat Airport (UIH, 60 nm), Ratanakiri Airport (RBE, 62 nm), and Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV, 80 nm). With a single 7,874-foot paved runway, PXU can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from PXU depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Pleiku.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The building appears to be relatively new, has a very modern design, and is kept spotlessly clean.”
Volker Bothe5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VVPK
IATA
PXU
FAA / Local
VVPK
Elevation
2,434 ft
Coordinates
14.0045° N · 108.0170° 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 Vietnam fields
state range 6–3,156 ft
At 2,434 ft, PXU sits higher than 91% of the 22 Vietnam fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,874 ft
- 09/277,874 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,874 ft
PXU's 7,874 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.
- 60nmUIHPhu Cat AirportQuy Nohn
- 62nmRBERatanakiri AirportRatanakiri
- 80nmBMVBuon Ma Thuot AirportBuon Ma Thuot
- 96nmTBBDong Tac AirportTuy Hoa
- 123nmDADDa Nang International AirportDa Nang
- 137nmDLILien Khuong AirportDa Lat
Location
Open the full mapVVPK · Pleiku Airport · Pleiku, Vietnam
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PXU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,008 nm | 12h 3m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,321 nm | 12h 46m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,240 nm | 14h 55m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,605 nm | 15h 46m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,748 nm | 16h 6m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,837 nm | 16h 18m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,880 nm | 16h 24m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,930 nm | 16h 31m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PXU?
- Pleiku Airport's longest paved runway is 7,874 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 PXU?
- Pleiku Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,874 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to PXU?
- The closest alternate is Phu Cat Airport (UIH), about 60 nm away, followed by Ratanakiri Airport (RBE) at 62 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PXU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 3m (5,008 nm), Honolulu about 12h 46m (5,321 nm), Seattle about 14h 55m (6,240 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.