Sukhothai Airport

VTPO / THS

, TH

Last Updated
Jul 5, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
3 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1009 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VTPO 050300Z 13003KT 9999 BKN020 BKN100 28/25 Q1009 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 179 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,179 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,179 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Sukhothai Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southeast (130°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 25°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. 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: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 00:00Z and 04:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 06:00Z and 18:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 20:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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
1009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (179 ft)
Pressure Alt
307 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,910 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VTPO 042300Z 0500/0524 23005KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 0500/0504 -TSRA FEW018CB BKN020 TEMPO 0506/0518 18010G20KT 4000 TSRA FEW018CB BKN020 TEMPO 0520/0524 -TSRA FEW018CB BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
06:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TPO
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
6,890 ft 148 ft ASP 181°
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 - VTPO

3,945 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.5%
MVFR
14.5%
IFR
1%
LIFR
0%

Sukhothai Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 4.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 41°C with an average of 29.2°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 4.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
E
6.4%
N
12.9%
S
20.5%
W
11.1%
NE
4.3%
NW
13.5%
SE
16.4%
SW
13.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 29.2°C
Range: 15°C to 41°C
15°C 41°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,945 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sukhothai Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VTPO
IATA Code: THS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 179 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: TH
Latitude: 17.238001°
Longitude: 99.818199°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 6,890 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sukhothai Airport

Overview

Sukhothai Airport serves the historical region of Sukhothai in north-central Thailand, located at coordinates 17.238001, 99.818199. As a medium-sized airport with an elevation of 179 feet MSL, it provides essential regional transportation infrastructure for the surrounding province. The airport features a single asphalt runway (18/36) measuring 6,890 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly favorable VFR conditions 90.8% of the time, with minimal periods of marginal or instrument flight rules. Winds predominantly originate from the northwest (315°) at an average speed of 3.8 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 10 knots. Temperature variations are moderate, ranging from 15°C to 36°C with an average of 27.3°C, supporting consistent year-round operations.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning in north-central Thailand suggests potential terrain variations typical of the region's landscape. Runway 18/36 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and a minimal average crosswind of 2.3 knots. Consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles supports reliable visual navigation.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect optimal flying conditions during January, December, and October, which represent the best VFR months. The runway's orientation and prevailing northwest winds provide predictable approach and departure conditions. With calm wind conditions occurring only 1.5% of the time, standard wind considerations should be routine for most operations.

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.