Airport code
VKG — Rach Gia Airport
VKG is the IATA code for Rach Gia Airport, an airport serving Rach Gia, Vietnam. Its ICAO code is VVRG, and it operates in the Asia/Saigon time zone (UTC+7). The airport sits at 9.9580, 105.1324 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).
Overview
About Rach Gia Airport
Rach Gia Airport is an airport located in Rạch Giá, Vietnam. The airport was built in the 1950s by the French. Its original purpose was to connect Saigon to the Southwestern portion of Vietnam.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | VKG |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VVRG |
| Airport name | Rach Gia Airport |
| City | Rach Gia |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Time zone | Asia/Saigon (UTC+7) |
| Latitude | 9.9580 |
| Longitude | 105.1324 |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,921 ft (1,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Rach Gia Airport?
The IATA code for Rach Gia Airport is VKG.
What is the ICAO code for Rach Gia Airport?
The ICAO code for Rach Gia Airport is VVRG.
Where is VKG airport located?
Rach Gia Airport (VKG) is located in Rach Gia, Vietnam.
What time zone is VKG in?
Rach Gia Airport operates in the Asia/Saigon time zone, which is UTC+7.
What is the nearest airport to VKG?
The nearest airport to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) is Can Tho International Airport (VCA) in Can Tho, about 65 km away.
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