Airport code
KOP — Nakhon Phanom Airport
KOP is the IATA code for Nakhon Phanom Airport, an airport serving Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. Its ICAO code is VTUW, and it operates in the Asia/Bangkok time zone (UTC+7). The airport sits at 17.3838, 104.6430 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 587 ft (179 m).
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About Nakhon Phanom Airport
Nakhon Phanom Airport is in Nong Yat subdistrict, Mueang Nakhon Phanom district, Nakhon Phanom province in northeastern Thailand. It was first constructed in 1962 by Seabees of U.S.N. Mobile Construction Battalion 3. The project was funded by the Military Assistance Program (MAP).
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KOP |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VTUW |
| Airport name | Nakhon Phanom Airport |
| City | Nakhon Phanom |
| Country | Thailand |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok (UTC+7) |
| Latitude | 17.3838 |
| Longitude | 104.6430 |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,203 ft (2,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Nakhon Phanom Airport?
The IATA code for Nakhon Phanom Airport is KOP.
What is the ICAO code for Nakhon Phanom Airport?
The ICAO code for Nakhon Phanom Airport is VTUW.
Where is KOP airport located?
Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP) is located in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand.
What time zone is KOP in?
Nakhon Phanom Airport operates in the Asia/Bangkok time zone, which is UTC+7.
What is the nearest airport to KOP?
The nearest airport to Nakhon Phanom Airport (KOP) is Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) in Sakon Nakhon, about 59 km away.
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