Buriram Airport – BFV
Buriram Airport, also known as Buri Ram Airport, is a public airport that is located in Buriram, Thailand. It serves the city of Buriram as well as Buriram Province. It is owned by the local government and is operated by Thailand’s Department of Airports. Working under the IATA code BFV and the ICAO code VTUO, it sits at an elevation of 590 feet above mean sea level. Its coordinates are 15°13′46″N 103°15′04″E. There is one runway, which measures 6,890 feet and has an asphalt surface. In 2018, the airport managed a total of 220,856 passengers.
Best Time to Visit
In 2019, Thailand’s Department of Airports announced the addition of second passenger terminal to the Buriram Airport. This addition will increase the airport’s capacity to 1.7 passengers a year. Airlines that serve the airport include Nok-Air and Thai AirAsia. The main destination for these airlines is the Bangkog-Don Mueang. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Chaniang, Nai Muang, Salak Dai, and Nok Mueang. In addition to being an important commercial airport for the area, the airport also handles chartered and private flights.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of beautiful hotels located in the area near the airport. One of the best-reviewed ones is the Hideaway Resort Buriram. It is located 11.5 miles from the airport. Two hotels found closer to the airport are the Moon River Resort and the Raveekan Resort.
An alternate airport for the Buriram Airport is the Surin Airport, which is located in Surin, Thailand.