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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Thailand",
    "addressLocality": "Surin"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Thai Airways"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Surin",
  "code": "PXR",
  "connection_tips": "Surin Airport (PXR) serves the Surin province in northeastern Thailand. IMPORTANT: As of early 2026, the airport primarily handles domestic charters, government missions, and military operations, with NO regular scheduled commercial airline services. For travelers needing to reach Surin or the Elephant Village, the standard procedure is to fly into Buriram (BFV) or Roi Et (ROI) and complete the journey by road or rail.\n\nSurin's airport is a practical Isan regional field, and that means the taxi or hotel pickup into town is the usual next step after landing. It is built for provincial travel, not for a wide hub experience. The airport is useful because it keeps the northeast on a short leash. That is the point of a regional field in this part of Thailand. Surin's airport is a practical Isan regional field, and that means the taxi or hotel pickup into town is the usual next step after landing. It is built for provincial travel, not for a wide hub experience.\n\nThe airport is useful because it keeps the northeast on a short leash. That makes it a good example of a provincial runway serving a tightly defined local catchment. That keeps the field tied directly to provincial life, which is why it remains useful despite its modest scale. The airport is useful because it keeps the northeast on a short leash. That makes it a good fit for district travel and provincial business.",
  "country": "Thailand",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=THB",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "No commercial service; fly to Buriram (BFV) and drive 1 hour south.",
    "The airport is primarily a military base; do not approach without clearance.",
    "Ground transport: Pre-arrange all ground transport for PXR airfield arrivals.",
    "The area is a gateway for the world-famous Surin Elephant Round-up (Nov).",
    "Carry physical copies of all travel permits and military clearances."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Surin+Airport",
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  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=THB",
  "iataCode": "PXR",
  "icao": "VTUJ",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 14.868300437927,
  "layover_planner_info": "Surin Airport (PXR) in Surin, Thailand is a regional airport for Asia, with Thai Airways serving the route pattern. Surin Bhakdi Airport (PXR) is a primary regional aviation hub serving the city of Surin and the northeastern 'Isan' region of Thailand, located approximately 2. Plan around 45 minutes domestic, 90 minutes domestic-to-international, 120 minutes international-to-international, and 120 minutes interline. Nearby alternatives for schedule recovery include BFV Buriram Airport, NAK Nakhon Ratchasima Airport, and UBP Ubon Ratchathani Airport.",
  "longitude": 103.49800109863,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Surin Airport (PXR) in Surin, Thailand, contact Thai Airways or the handling desk immediately. This airport functions as a regional feeder, so the best recovery option is usually the next departure from Surin or a nearby airport. Surin Airport (PXR) serves the Surin province in northeastern Thailand. Backup routing may also use BFV Buriram Airport, NAK Nakhon Ratchasima Airport, and UBP Ubon Ratchathani Airport.",
  "name": "Surin Airport",
  "noindex": false,
  "region": "Asia",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "BFV",
      "name": "Buriram Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NAK",
      "name": "Nakhon Ratchasima Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "UBP",
      "name": "Ubon Ratchathani Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Surin Bhakdi Airport (PXR) is a primary regional aviation hub serving the city of Surin and the northeastern 'Isan' region of Thailand, located approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) from the city center. The airport is unique as the only aviation facility in Thailand owned by a local government entity, the Surin Provincial Administrative Organization, and operated by the Department of Airports. It acts as a critical infrastructure link, primarily catering to private charters, government missions, and essential transport for the region's significant silk and elephant tourism industries.\n\nThe terminal infrastructure provides basic essential amenities across its unified single-level layout, featuring a functional passenger waiting hall and streamlined check-in counters designed for rapid transit. While the facility currently lacks large-scale commercial retail or full-service restaurants, it provides a secure and professional environment for executive travelers and pilots. Travelers have access to clean restroom facilities and a small landside parking area, though the building is typically only fully staffed and accessible during pre-coordinated charter flight windows.\n\nOperationally, the airport features a single 5,040-foot asphalt runway (01/19) situated at an elevation of 479 feet above sea level. Travelers should note that there is currently no scheduled commercial airline service directly to PXR; instead, most visitors to the region utilize Buriram Airport (BFV), located approximately 31 miles (50 km) to the north, and complete their journey via regional highway networks. Ground transportation to central Surin is informal, with visitors typically arranging private vehicle transfers or local taxi services to reach the city's main districts and the historic Khmer-style temple sites.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/VTUJ/Surin-Airport"
}