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Nearest Airport to Phu Ruea: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Phu Ruea is Loei Airport (LOE), about 38 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Wattay International Airport (VTE), 141 km away.

Closest airport LOE Loei Airport 38 km · 24 mi · ~41 min by car
Closest international VTE Wattay International Airport 141 km · 87 mi · ~2 h 31 min by car

Airports near Phu Ruea

  1. 1
    Loei Airport Flag of ThailandThailand · Regional Airports in Thailand
    LOE 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
  2. 2
    Phetchabun Airport Flag of ThailandThailand · Regional Airports in Thailand
    PHY 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
  3. 3
    Phitsanulok Airport Flag of ThailandPhitsanulok, Thailand · Regional Airports in Thailand
    PHS 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  4. 4
    Wattay International Airport Flag of LaosVientiane, Laos · International Airports in Laos Meet & Greet →
    VTE 141 km87 mi · ~2 h 31 min
  5. 5
    Phrae Airport Flag of ThailandThailand · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Thailand
    PRH 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
  6. 6
    Udon Thani International Airport Flag of ThailandUdon Thani, Thailand · International Airports in Thailand
    UTH 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
  7. 7
    Nan Airport Flag of ThailandThailand · Regional Airports in Thailand
    NNT 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
  8. 8
    Sukhothai Airport Flag of ThailandThailand · Regional Airports in Thailand
    THS 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min
  9. 9
    Khon Kaen Airport Flag of ThailandKhon Kaen, Thailand · Regional Airports in Thailand
    KKC 187 km116 mi · ~3 h 20 min
  10. 10
    Lampang Airport Flag of ThailandThailand · Regional Airports in Thailand
    LPT 217 km135 mi · ~3 h 52 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Sak Long Airport · VTPL71 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Phu Ruea; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Phu Ruea?

The nearest airport to Phu Ruea is Loei Airport (LOE), about 38 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Wattay International Airport (VTE), 141 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Phu Ruea?

Wattay International Airport (VTE) is 141 km from Phu Ruea in a straight line — roughly 2 h 31 min by car.

What other airports are near Phu Ruea?

Phetchabun Airport (PHY) — 88 km, Phitsanulok Airport (PHS) — 137 km and Wattay International Airport (VTE) — 141 km.

How long does it take to get from Phu Ruea to Loei Airport?

About 41 min by car for the 38 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.