Phu Cat Airport — Quy Nohn, Vietnam
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Phu Cat Airport (Quy Nohn) is UIH — its ICAO code is VVPC.
Distance & flight time from UIH
Phu Cat Airport
Phu Cat Airport, identified by the code UIH, serves Binh Dinh Province in south-central Vietnam and carries a layered history as a former United States military airbase during the Vietnam War before its conversion to civilian use. Today UIH supports domestic flights connecting the coastal city of Quy Nhon and surrounding areas to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, facilitating tourism to Binh Dinh's beaches and historical sites. The airport's long runway, a legacy of its military origins, accommodates modern narrow-body jets. Phu Cat's transformation from wartime infrastructure to a civilian gateway mirrors broader patterns of adaptive reuse across Vietnam's aviation network.
Runways at Phu Cat Airport (UIH)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 10010 ft (3051 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Phu Cat Airport (UIH)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Phu Cat Airport (UIH)
- Dong Tac Airport (TBB) — 105.5 km (65.6 mi)
- Pleiku Airport (PXU) — 110.7 km (68.8 mi)
- Buon Ma Thuot Airport (BMV) — 174.4 km (108.4 mi)
- Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base (CXR) — 218.4 km (135.7 mi)
- Ratanakiri Airport (RBE) — 223.3 km (138.8 mi)
- Da Nang International Airport (DAD) — 249.3 km (154.9 mi)
- Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) — 255.8 km (158.9 mi)
- Phu Bai International Airport (HUI) — 307.6 km (191.1 mi)
UIH, Phu Cat Airport, serves Vietnam's Binh Dinh Province, converting a former U.S. wartime airbase into a civilian gateway for Quy Nhon tourism.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Phu Cat Airport?
The IATA code for Phu Cat Airport is UIH.
What is the ICAO code for Phu Cat Airport?
The ICAO code for Phu Cat Airport is VVPC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.