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Khorat Airport

Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

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Khorat Airport

Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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Royal Thai Air Force base in northeastern Thailand.

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Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
Khorat Airport, designated ICAO code VTUN, is a military airfield located in Nakhon Ratchasima, commonly known as Korat, in northeastern Thailand. It serves primarily as a Royal Thai Air Force installation and is not currently open for scheduled commercial passenger operations. The airfield has historical significance dating back to its use during the Vietnam War era, when it served as a major U.S. Air Force base known as Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base. Today it continues to function as an active Thai military facility. Nakhon Ratchasima is the largest city in the Isan region of Thailand, and civilian air access to the area is typically handled through other regional airports or via road transport from Bangkok.
Getting to & from
The airfield is a military installation and does not offer scheduled public ground transport services to the city center.
Notable facts
  • ›Served as Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base and hosted U.S. Air Force operations during the Vietnam War.
  • ›Currently operates as an active Royal Thai Air Force installation.
  • ›No scheduled commercial airline services operate from this airport.
  • ›Nakhon Ratchasima is the largest city in northeastern Thailand's Isan region.
  • ›Has no assigned IATA code, reflecting its non-commercial status.
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Gateway to Thailand's northeastern heartland and historic Khorat plateau

Khorat Airport, officially serving Nakhon Ratchasima, is a small regional airfield located in the northeastern Thai province of the same name. Historically tied to military operations, the airport has seen limited commercial activity and primarily serves as a general aviation and occasional charter facility. Nakhon Ratchasima, known as Khorat, is the largest city in Isan and a strategic hub for the region's culture and commerce.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A modest single terminal building handling limited general aviation and charter passenger movements.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal
  • Songthaew (shared pickup trucks) serving local routes into Nakhon Ratchasima city
  • Private car hire arrangements through local operators
  • Motorcycle taxi for short-distance travel near the airport
Nearby Hotels
  • The Korat Hotel
  • Sima Thani Hotel
  • V-One Hotel Korat
  • Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Khon Kaen
Dining

Dining options at the airport itself are extremely limited given its small scale. Nakhon Ratchasima city centre, approximately 5 kilometres away, offers a wide variety of local Isan cuisine including pad kra pao, larb, and grilled meats at bustling night markets. The Korat Night Bazaar and nearby street food vendors provide the best authentic local dining experiences.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight status in advance as commercial services are irregular; charter and general aviation schedules can change.
  • Arrange ground transport ahead of arrival as taxi availability at this small airport can be unpredictable.
  • Nakhon Ratchasima is a popular base for visiting Khao Yai National Park, so book accommodation early during holiday periods.
  • Carry Thai baht cash as card payment facilities may be limited at this regional airport.

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