Koh Samui Airport (VTSM)

Koh Samui, Thailand · Asia-Pacific

By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot

ICAO

VTSM

IATA

USM

City

Koh Samui

Country

Thailand

Region

Asia-Pacific

Elevation

64 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

9.5478, 100.0622

Overview

Unique island airport with open-air terminal. Short runway requiring specialized approach techniques.

Current Weather at VTSM

Pilots flying into or out of Koh Samui Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR VTSM 290900Z 13009KT 9999 FEW020 29/25 Q1012 NOSIG

Wind 130° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 13

Current TAF

TAF VTSM 290500Z 2906/3006 13008KT 9999 SCT020 TEMPO 2906/2912 VRB15G25KT 4000 TSRA FEW016CB SCT018 BKN100 TEMPO 2918/2924 VRB15G25KT -TSRA FEW016CB SCT018 BKN100

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Koh Samui Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for VTSM. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for VTSM. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Koh Samui. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Koh Samui Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Koh Samui Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like VTSM include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Training Availability

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No On-Field Training Reported

Koh Samui Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.

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