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VTBO/TDX METAR & TAF Trat Airport

Laem Ngop, Trat ProvinceElevation 105 ftMedium airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR28 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
250@4
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
2,239 ft
+2,134 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0800Z (3:00 PM local) · 28 min old

VTBO is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 4 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
250° at 4 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
FEW020 SCT100
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
32°C / 24°C
90°F / 75°F. 8°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.83 inHg
1010.2 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW SCT

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 0500Z (12:00 PM local) · valid to 0600Z (1:00 PM local)

VTBO forecast starts VFR at 06Z. Worst period is 08Z to 12Z with IFR possible (TS, CB, LOW VIS). Best period is 06Z to 08Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period. Watch the TEMPO group: thunderstorms are temporarily forecast.

VFR
IFR
VFR
IFR
VFR
0600Z1:00 PM1048Z5:48 PM1536Z10:36 PM2024Z3:24 AM0112Z8:12 AM0600Z1:00 PM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW TEMPO SCT BKN BECMG BR NSW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Temporarily forecast: thunderstorm with rain (TSRA).

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 250° at 4 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0523 250°250°4 kt250°250° 4250°
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Calm
5 kt
10 kt
15 kt
20 kt
25 kt
30 kt
35 kt
40 kt
45 kt
50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
250° at 4 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 234 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
23
HEAD
4 kt
CROSS
1 kt R
BEST
05
HEAD
4 kt tail
CROSS
1 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

05/23
Dimensions
5,899 x 150 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
2,239 ft
Pressure altitude
195 ft
Field elevation
105 ft MSL
Temperature
32°C (90°F)
Dewpoint
24°C (75°F)
Altimeter
29.83 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1047Z 5:47 PM
Sunrise
2302Z 6:02 AM
Loggable night
1108Z (6:08 PM local) → 2240Z (5:40 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1047Z (5:47 PM local) → 2302Z (6:02 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1147Z (6:47 PM local) → 2202Z (5:02 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Trat Airport is in Laem Ngop, Trat Province. Field elevation 105 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAVTBO / TDX
RegionTrat Province
CountryThailand
Coordinates12.2746, 102.3190
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.6
APP
APP
122.9
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

VTBU U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport
81 NM W
VFR
VTBS Suvarnabhumi Airport
125 NM NW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗VTBO on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does VTBO have a METAR?
Yes. VTBO has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does VTBO have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for VTBO; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at VTBO?
VTBO sits at 105 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VTBO?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.