Airport code
PXU — Pleiku Airport
PXU is the IATA code for Pleiku Airport, an airport serving Pleiku, Vietnam. Its ICAO code is VVPK, and it operates in the Asia/Saigon time zone (UTC+7). The airport sits at 14.0045, 108.0170 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2434 ft (742 m).
Overview
About Pleiku Airport
Pleiku Air Base is a former air force base in Vietnam. It was established by the Republic of Vietnam Air Force (RVNAF) in 1962 at an undeveloped airstrip, and was used by the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War in the II Corps Tactical Zone of South Vietnam. It was captured by the People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) in March 1975 and was abandoned for many years. Today, the facility has been redeveloped as Pleiku Airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | PXU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VVPK |
| Airport name | Pleiku Airport |
| City | Pleiku |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Time zone | Asia/Saigon (UTC+7) |
| Latitude | 14.0045 |
| Longitude | 108.0170 |
| Elevation | 2434 ft (742 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,874 ft (2,400 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Pleiku Airport?
The IATA code for Pleiku Airport is PXU.
What is the ICAO code for Pleiku Airport?
The ICAO code for Pleiku Airport is VVPK.
Where is PXU airport located?
Pleiku Airport (PXU) is located in Pleiku, Vietnam.
What time zone is PXU in?
Pleiku Airport operates in the Asia/Saigon time zone, which is UTC+7.
What is the nearest airport to PXU?
The nearest airport to Pleiku Airport (PXU) is Phu Cat Airport (UIH) in Quy Nohn, about 111 km away.
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