Airport code
BKK — Suvarnabhumi Airport
BKK is the IATA code for Suvarnabhumi Airport, an airport serving Bangkok, Thailand. Its ICAO code is VTBS, and it operates in the Asia/Bangkok time zone (UTC+7). The airport sits at 13.6811, 100.7470 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m).
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About Suvarnabhumi Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport is the main international airport serving Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It is one of two airports serving Bangkok, the other being Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Located mostly in Racha Thewa commune, Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province, it covers an area of 3,520 ha, making it one of the biggest international airports in Southeast Asia, tenth biggest in the world and a regional hub for aviation. It has an Airport Rail Link, an Automated People Mover as well as being located close to Motorway 7.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BKK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VTBS |
| Airport name | Suvarnabhumi Airport |
| City | Bangkok |
| Country | Thailand |
| Time zone | Asia/Bangkok (UTC+7) |
| Latitude | 13.6811 |
| Longitude | 100.7470 |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 3 |
| Longest runway | 13,123 ft (4,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Suvarnabhumi Airport?
The IATA code for Suvarnabhumi Airport is BKK.
What is the ICAO code for Suvarnabhumi Airport?
The ICAO code for Suvarnabhumi Airport is VTBS.
Where is BKK airport located?
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is located in Bangkok, Thailand.
What time zone is BKK in?
Suvarnabhumi Airport operates in the Asia/Bangkok time zone, which is UTC+7.
What is the nearest airport to BKK?
The nearest airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok, about 30 km away.
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