Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of VTPP
Phitsanulok Airport (IATA: PHS, ICAO:VTPP) is located in the the city of Phitsanulok, Thailand.
Airport Overview
Phitsanulok Airport(PHS)| ICAO: VTPP
Phitsanulok Airport is a regional airport serving Phitsanulok and the lower-northern Thailand catchment area. Its location at approximately 16.7828999°N, 100.2789993°E and local time zone UTC+07:00 make it relevant for time-sensitive regional consignments, passenger-belly opportunities and road-feeder planning. It should not be treated as a standalone international cargo gateway: international export or import movements commonly require carrier confirmation and a connection through a larger Thai gateway or an approved trucking arrangement. Our service team can assess whether the shipment should move through Phitsanulok Airport or be routed by road to a gateway with broader scheduled cargo, customs and handling options.
| Airport | Phitsanulok Airport |
|---|---|
| Location | Phitsanulok, Thailand |
| Codes | IATA: PHS | ICAO: VTPP |
| Coordinates | 16.7828999°N, 100.2789993°E |
| Time zone | UTC+07:00 |
Key Highlights
Cargo Facilities & Services
Facility access and acceptance depend on the operating carrier, handling arrangement and shipment profile.
- General cargo handling: Standard cargo may be considered when a carrier or appointed handler has confirmed acceptance, documentation and build-up requirements.
- Passenger-belly capacity: Regional flights may offer limited cargo capacity, subject to aircraft type, passenger load, weight distribution and last-minute operational restrictions.
- Special cargo: Dangerous goods, temperature-sensitive products, live animals, valuables and oversized pieces require advance written approval; availability of dedicated rooms or equipment must not be assumed.
- Customs and bonded handling: For international shipments, our service team will verify the applicable customs location, broker, transit procedure and bonded movement before booking. Local airport acceptance is not equivalent to international import/export clearance.
- Road feeder integration: Where direct air acceptance is unsuitable, we can compare secure trucking to a Thai gateway with the required cargo terminal, customs and airline connectivity.
Routes & Transit Times
- Domestic connection: Routing may be possible to or from Bangkok-area gateway operations, subject to the current airline schedule, available belly capacity and the selected handling chain.
- International connection: Export cargo from Phitsanulok is commonly evaluated through a major Thai gateway, followed by the international airline sector. The final gateway and airline must be confirmed at booking.
- Road alternative: For cargo needing daily international uplift, guaranteed special handling or broader destination coverage, trucking to a gateway may be operationally more reliable than waiting for regional uplift.
- Time variables: Cut-off, weekend and public-holiday operations, customs inspection, security screening, airline capacity, weather, aircraft changes and transfer arrangements can materially alter the transit plan. We quote only after live confirmation.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Service area: Phitsanulok city and nearby lower-northern Thailand commercial, agricultural and institutional markets form the principal local catchment.
- Potential air cargo profile: Time-sensitive documents, samples, small industrial parts, electronics, retail replenishment and high-value low-volume consignments may be suitable when acceptance is confirmed.
- Agricultural and food products: Fresh or processed agricultural products may require packaging, phytosanitary or food-control documentation, temperature planning and a confirmed handling chain.
- Project and industrial cargo: Heavy, long, high-density or non-stackable pieces are more likely to require road transport or a gateway solution because aircraft loading and acceptance restrictions can apply.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-off: Obtain the live cargo cut-off, acceptance point, piece and weight limits from the airline or appointed handler. Regional passenger schedules can have tighter operational windows than dedicated freighter services.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, classification, packing instruction, quantity and shipper’s declaration where required. Do not tender undeclared batteries, aerosols, chemicals or magnetized materials.
- Temperature and live cargo: Pre-alert the commodity, temperature range, packaging, transfer exposure and emergency contact. Acceptance of perishables, pharmaceuticals or live animals must be confirmed before dispatch.
- Customs and delivery: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, permits and origin information must match the physical cargo. Inspection, document discrepancies and consignee availability can delay release; local delivery access and handover hours should be arranged in advance.
Shipping Tips
- Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, number of pieces, ready date, origin, destination and Incoterms before requesting a routing.
- Ask us to compare direct regional uplift with road feeder service to a larger Thai gateway; the lower-risk option depends on cargo sensitivity, customs status and required destination coverage.
- Use airline-compliant packaging with clear marks, labels and piece identification. Battery-powered equipment, liquids and temperature-sensitive products should be disclosed during quotation, not at tender.
- Reserve contingency for inspection, public holidays, capacity changes and transfer time. For urgent cargo, request a written milestone plan covering acceptance, departure, gateway transfer and final delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Phitsanulok Airport handle international export cargo directly?
It should be confirmed shipment by shipment. International cargo may require a larger Thai gateway, an appointed customs broker and an approved bonded transfer. Our service team verifies the complete chain before acceptance.
Is a direct airline cargo flight guaranteed from Phitsanulok Airport?
No. Airline schedules, aircraft capacity and cargo acceptance can change. We confirm the operating carrier and available capacity for the requested date instead of assuming a regular freighter or cargo service.
Can batteries, dangerous goods or aerosols be shipped through this airport?
Possibly, subject to the carrier, aircraft, route, packaging and dangerous-goods approval. Provide the safety data and technical classification first; undeclared restricted articles must not be tendered.
When is trucking to a Thai gateway preferable?
It may be preferable when the shipment needs more destination options, predictable international uplift, special handling, larger piece dimensions or a clearly defined customs and bonded-transfer process.
Data Sources & Provenance
Airport codes, airport identity, location, coordinates and time-zone information on this module are based on the supplied airport record. Regulatory, customs and operational information should be revalidated before each shipment because schedules, handling arrangements and acceptance conditions may change.
| Airport and aviation references | airports.go.th and icao.int |
|---|---|
| Air cargo standards | iata.org |
| Thai aviation oversight | caat.or.th |
| Thai customs reference | customs.go.th |
The listed domains are reference points for verification. Carrier acceptance, customs routing, facility access, cut-off and transit milestones must be confirmed with the relevant operator for the actual booking.