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Gateway to Thailand's northeast, serving Ubon Ratchathani region.
Opened
1956
Location
Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
Ubon Ratchathani Airport (IATA: UBP, ICAO: VTUU) is a domestic airport serving Ubon Ratchathani province in the Isan region of northeastern Thailand. It handles scheduled passenger services connecting the city to Bangkok and other Thai destinations.
The airport occupies a dual-use site shared with a Royal Thai Air Force base, a common arrangement for regional airports in Thailand. It serves as an important transport hub for a province known for its Candle Festival and proximity to the Mekong River border with Laos.
Passenger volumes are modest compared to major Thai airports, primarily serving business travelers and tourists visiting the region's temples and national parks.
Terminals
The airport has a single passenger terminal handling both arriving and departing domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Taxis and songthaews (shared minibuses) provide the primary ground transport linking the airport to downtown Ubon Ratchathani, approximately 3 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air operate scheduled domestic services, with Bangkok Airways also serving the route to Bangkok.
Notable facts
- ›The airport shares its runway and facilities with the Royal Thai Air Force's Wing 21 base.
- ›Ubon Ratchathani is located near the tri-border area of Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.
- ›The airport primarily serves domestic routes to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports.
- ›During the Vietnam War era, the base hosted significant U.S. Air Force operations.
- ›The airport serves as a gateway for visitors to Pha Taem National Park and the Mekong River.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
