Bang Phra Airport

Bang Phra, TH 🇹🇭 Small Airport

ICAO

VTBT

IATA

Elevation

90 ft

Region

TH-20

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: VTBT

Local Code: Not available

Location: 13.232426° N, 100.956802° E

Continent: AS

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Bang Phra Airport (VTBT) is primarily a general aviation airfield and home to the Thai Flying Club, offering a distinct experience for pilots and aviation enthusiasts rather than typical commercial travelers. Overall sentiment among those who fly here is positive, highlighting a unique and challenging flying environment amidst scenic surroundings.

What Travelers Love

Challenging and Exciting Flying: The airport is renowned for its demanding approaches, particularly Runway 23, which requires a steep descent to clear a nearby mountain ridge, providing a thrilling experience for pilots. Runway 05 also presents a challenge with high-tension wires, navigated by a specific VASI approach.
Scenic Location: Situated in a beautiful area surrounded by white beaches, international golf courses, a freshwater reservoir, and national parks, offering breathtaking views during flights.
Thai Flying Club Facilities: The Thai Flying Club offers a welcoming clubhouse with a restaurant (open weekends) and two guestrooms (TURN & SLIP INN), catering to its members and visitors. It also provides flying instruction and aircraft maintenance.
Community and Training: It's described as a hub for general aviation, committed to the development and promotion of flying in Thailand, making it a good spot for training and connecting with other pilots.

Common Complaints

Difficult Approaches and Obstacles: The primary complaint relates to the challenging nature of approaches, with a mountain at one end and high-tension wires at the other, requiring precise piloting skills.
Limited Operating Hours and No Night Operations: The airport operates during daylight hours only (09:00 - 17:30 local time) and lacks runway lighting, limiting flexibility for pilots.
No Customs or Immigration: As a civil, general aviation airport, Bang Phra Airport is not an airport of entry and does not offer customs or US pre-clearance services.
Challenging to Locate: Finding the Thai Flying Club and the airport, which is located on the Kaset Rajamangala University Campus near the Bang Phra Golf Club, can be difficult for first-time visitors.

Bang Phra Airport (VTBT) offers an unforgettable and exciting experience for general aviation pilots and those interested in flight training in a picturesque setting. While it presents unique navigational challenges and operates with limited hours and no international services, its strong flying club community and the surrounding natural beauty make it a highly recommended destination for recreational flying in Thailand.

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`05/23`	3031 ft	- ft	ASP	Active

Type	Description	Frequency
Approach	UTapao Approach	`119.7 MHz`
TWR	-	`122.3 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

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