Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport

VDSA / SAI

Siem Reap, KH

Last Updated
May 14, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
8 kt
260°
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VDSA 141900Z 26008KT 9000 SCT015 SCT040 27/24 Q1006

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 191 ft
SCT 1,500 ft AGL
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,691 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,191 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,500 feet and 9 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 8 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 9 km. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 1,500 ft, scattered at 4,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 27°C (81°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VDSA 141700Z 1418/1518 25009KT 9999 SCT017 SCT040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 250° 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DSA
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
11,827 ft 197 ft CONC
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VDSA

10,481 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
89%
MVFR
10.8%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 89% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 45°C with an average of 27.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, March, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.6%
NE
21.4%
E
15.3%
SE
8.4%
S
8.1%
SW
12.5%
W
14.4%
NW
7.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.4°C
Range: 15°C to 45°C
15°C 45°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

December March May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt

Statistics computed from 10,481 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VDSA
IATA Code: SAI
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 191 ft MSL

Location

City: Siem Reap
Country: KH
Latitude: 13.369167°
Longitude: 104.223056°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 11,827 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CONC
ILS: No

About Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport

Overview

Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport serves as the primary aviation gateway to Cambodia's historic Angkor region. Located at 13.369167°N, 104.223056°E, the airport provides critical international and domestic air connectivity for the Siem Reap province, which hosts UNESCO World Heritage sites. As a large airport with significant infrastructure, it supports substantial passenger and cargo operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport sits at an elevation of 191 feet above mean sea level, which provides relatively stable atmospheric conditions. Pilots can expect typical tropical southeast Asian weather patterns, characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons that can impact visibility and surface conditions. The single concrete runway (05/23) measuring 11,827 feet offers substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning near the Tonle Sap region introduces potential microclimatic variations that pilots should monitor carefully. Surrounding terrain is predominantly flat, which generally provides straightforward approach and departure profiles. The substantial runway length accommodates wide-body aircraft and provides significant margins for safe operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 05/23's orientation suggests potential wind variations that could influence approach and landing strategies. Pilots should anticipate standard tropical airport considerations such as potential thermal activity and potential afternoon convective developments. The concrete runway surface provides consistent braking characteristics across varying meteorological conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.