Airport code
HKT — Phuket International Airport
HKT is the IATA code for Phuket International Airport, an airport serving Phuket, Thailand. Its ICAO code is VTSP, and it operates in the Asia/Bangkok time zone (UTC+7). The airport sits at 8.1132, 98.3169 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 82 ft (25 m).
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About Phuket International Airport
Phuket International Airport is an international airport serving the island province of Phuket in southern Thailand. It is located 32 km (20 mi) north of the city of Phuket in the Mai Khao subdistrict of Thalang district. The airport plays a major role in Thailand's tourism industry, as Phuket is a popular resort destination. It is the third-busiest airport in Thailand in terms of passengers, after Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang International Airport in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. The airport set a record of 15.1 million arrivals and departures in 2016, up 17.8 percent from 2015.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | HKT |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VTSP |
| Airport name | Phuket International Airport |
| City | Phuket |
| Country | Thailand |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok (UTC+7) |
| Latitude | 8.1132 |
| Longitude | 98.3169 |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,171 ft (3,100 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Phuket International Airport?
The IATA code for Phuket International Airport is HKT.
What is the ICAO code for Phuket International Airport?
The ICAO code for Phuket International Airport is VTSP.
Where is HKT airport located?
Phuket International Airport (HKT) is located in Phuket, Thailand.
What time zone is HKT in?
Phuket International Airport operates in the Asia/Bangkok time zone, which is UTC+7.
What is the nearest airport to HKT?
The nearest airport to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is Krabi Airport (KBV) in Krabi, about 74 km away.
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