Chumphon Airport

Overview

Chumphon Airport is a medium airport serving Chumphon in southern Thailand, providing a practical gateway for travellers heading to the province’s coastline, islands, and quieter Gulf-side destinations. Identified by IATA code CJM and ICAO code VTSE, the airport is small enough to feel manageable yet important enough to connect the region with domestic air travel. Its low elevation of 18 feet (5 metres) reflects its near-sea-level setting, which suits the relaxed coastal character of the area.

At a glance

• Airport name: Chumphon Airport
• Location served: Chumphon, Thailand
• Airport type: Medium airport
• Codes: CJM (IATA) and VTSE (ICAO)
• Time zone: Asia/Bangkok
• Runway: 06/24, 6,890 feet, asphalt, lighted

Runway and operations

For aviation-minded visitors, Chumphon Airport has a single lighted asphalt runway, designated 06/24, with a length of 6,890 feet. In practical terms, that means the airport is equipped for regular scheduled operations while remaining straightforward and easy to navigate compared with larger hubs. The presence of lighting also supports more dependable operations around lower-light periods, which can be reassuring if you are travelling on an early or later flight.

Useful for travellers

For most visitors, the main advantage of Chumphon Airport is convenience: it places you close to the city and the wider province without the scale, queues, or complexity of Thailand’s biggest airports. Since the airport operates in the Asia/Bangkok time zone, the same as the rest of mainland Thailand, onward travel planning is simple. If you are connecting to ferries, beaches, or regional road transport, it is wise to confirm local transfer times in advance, especially outside peak travel periods.