Betong International Airport — Betong, Thailand
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Distance & flight time from BTZ
Betong International Airport
Betong International Airport serves Betong, a town in Thailand's far south near the Malaysian border, surrounded by mountainous terrain in Yala province. The airport code BTZ corresponds to an elevation of 785 feet, consistent with its hillside setting. No runway figure appears in the current dataset for this field, which most likely points to incomplete records rather than to an airport with no way for aircraft to land. As one of Thailand's newer airports, BTZ was built to improve access to this remote southern region, which had previously relied heavily on lengthy road travel to reach from Bangkok or other major Thai cities.
Runways at Betong International Airport (BTZ)
No published runway data for this airport.
Radio frequencies for Betong International Airport (BTZ)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Betong International Airport (BTZ)
- RMAF Butterworth Air Base (BWH) — 91.4 km (56.8 mi)
- Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) — 94.3 km (58.6 mi)
- Narathiwat Airport (NAW) — 104.3 km (64.8 mi)
- Pattani Airport (PAN) — 110.7 km (68.8 mi)
- Penang International Airport (PEN) — 111.2 km (69.1 mi)
- Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) — 133.2 km (82.8 mi)
- Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) — 136.1 km (84.6 mi)
- Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) — 152.2 km (94.6 mi)
Travelers researching southern Thailand search BTZ to check whether scheduled flights have resumed, since Betong International Airport is one of the country's newest and smallest gateways. Others confuse the code with Bangkok's larger airports when booking a route south.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Betong International Airport?
The IATA code for Betong International Airport is BTZ.
What is the ICAO code for Betong International Airport?
The ICAO code for Betong International Airport is VTSY. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.