Suvarnabhumi Airport

VTBS / BKK

Bangkok, TH

Last Updated
May 14, 20:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 8 min ago
20:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
330°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1005 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VTBS 142030Z 33003KT 290V010 9999 -RA FEW020CB SCT030 27/24 Q1005 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,005 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,005 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Suvarnabhumi Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (330°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft (CB), scattered at 3,000 ft. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 2,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

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 30 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 06:00Z and 10:00Z.

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. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

QNH
1005 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5 ft)
Pressure Alt
253 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,694 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VTBS 141700Z 1418/1524 21008KT 9999 FEW020 TEMPO 1506/1510 VRB15KT 4000 TSRA FEW018CB SCT020 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z TEMPO
+10h
IFR VRB 15 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TBS
01 ✈️
19
02L ✈️
20R
02R ✈️
20L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
13,123 ft 197 ft ASP 14°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
✈️ 02L/20R
Active: 02L
13,123 ft 197 ft ASP 14°
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
50° angle
✈️ 02R/20L
Active: 02R
12,139 ft 197 ft ASP 14°
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VTBS

11,046 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.1%
MVFR
4.1%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.1%

Suvarnabhumi Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.2 knots. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 37°C with an average of 28.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.9%
NE
16.8%
E
14.7%
SE
3.2%
S
29.6%
SW
12.8%
W
3.3%
NW
6.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.9°C
Range: 18°C to 37°C
18°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

April December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt
Runway 02L/20R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt
Runway 02R/20L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 11,046 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Suvarnabhumi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VTBS
IATA Code: BKK
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5 ft MSL

Location

City: Bangkok
Country: TH
Latitude: 13.681100°
Longitude: 100.747002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 02L/20R
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 02R/20L
Length: 12,139 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Suvarnabhumi Airport

Overview

Suvarnabhumi Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Bangkok, Thailand, handling major commercial and cargo operations. Located at a low elevation of 5 ft mean sea level, the airport is situated in the Bangkok metropolitan area with geographic coordinates of 13.681100, 100.747002.

Flying Conditions

Bangkok's tropical climate produces significant seasonal weather variations that can impact flight operations. Pilots should anticipate potential thunderstorm activity, especially during the monsoon season, which can create challenging approach and departure conditions across the airport's three substantial asphalt runways.

Notable Features

The airport features three parallel runways: 01/19 and 02L/20R measuring 13,123 feet, and 02R/20L at 12,139 feet in length. Its low elevation and proximity to coastal regions mean wind patterns can be variable, with potential crosswind considerations during approach and landing sequences.

Approach Considerations

Runway configurations provide multiple options for arrivals and departures, with parallel runway operations enabling efficient traffic management. The extensive runway lengths support wide-body aircraft operations and provide substantial margins for safe landings and takeoffs in various 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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.