Airport code
USM — Samui Airport
USM is the IATA code for Samui Airport, an airport serving Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand. Its ICAO code is VTSM, and it operates in the Asia/Bangkok time zone (UTC+7). The airport sits at 9.5478, 100.0620 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 64 ft (20 m).
Overview
About Samui Airport
Samui International Airport, also known as Ko Samui Airport or Koh Samui Airport, is a privately owned international airport on the island of Ko Samui in Thailand. It is located in the island’s Bo Phut subdistrict. The airport is roughly 2 km north of the main city and largest resort centre on the island, Chaweng. It was built by Bangkok Airways. Construction began in 1982 and the airport was officially opened in April 1989.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | USM |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VTSM |
| Airport name | Samui Airport |
| City | Na Thon (Ko Samui Island) |
| Country | Thailand |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok (UTC+7) |
| Latitude | 9.5478 |
| Longitude | 100.0620 |
| Elevation | 64 ft (20 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,759 ft (2,060 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Samui Airport?
The IATA code for Samui Airport is USM.
What is the ICAO code for Samui Airport?
The ICAO code for Samui Airport is VTSM.
Where is USM airport located?
Samui Airport (USM) is located in Na Thon (Ko Samui Island), Thailand.
What time zone is USM in?
Samui Airport operates in the Asia/Bangkok time zone, which is UTC+7.
What is the nearest airport to USM?
The nearest airport to Samui Airport (USM) is Surat Thani Airport (URT) in Surat Thani, about 112 km away.
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