U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport
Rayong, Rayong Province (Thailand)
IATA: UTP ICAO: VTBU
Longest Active Runway
11,500 ft
3,505 meters
Field Elevation
42 ft
13 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
12.6799°, 101.0050°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#3 in Thailand
Out of 43 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#430 Worldwide
Top 5.7% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#6044 MSL
Top 82.7% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+15%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,500 ft (3,505 m). It ranks as the #3 longest runway in Thailand and #430 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 11,500 ft (3505m) | 197 ft (60m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) | BKK | 62 NM (114.8 km) | 13,123 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Don Mueang International Airport (Bangkok) | DMK | 77.6 NM (143.7 km) | 12,139 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/utp.json ↗