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Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base

Nha Trang/nha Trang aiurportCam Ranh, South Central Coast Region (Vietnam)
IATA: CXR ICAO: VVCR
Longest Active Runway
10,000 ft
3,048 meters
Field Elevation
40 ft
12 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
11.9982°, 109.2190°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#569 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#975 of 7558
Top 13.4% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Vietnam)
#5 in VN
#10 of 24 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+0%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base's longest active runway measures 10,000 ft (3,048 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #569. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #975 worldwide (Top 13.4%) and #5 nationally in Vietnam.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4D / 4E Heavy Intercontinental
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 40 ft (12 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

With no qualifying commercial facilities with paved runways ≥5,000 ft within a 100 NM radius, Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base functions as an isolated regional aviation hub. Scheduled air services and transiting aircraft must calculate extended diversion reserves to alternate airfields outside the immediate 100 NM quadrant.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,000 ft (3,048 m)

At 10,000 ft (3,048 m), the primary runway comfortably accommodates mid-to-large twin-aisle widebody transports (such as the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A330-900) as well as maximum-range narrowbody transcontinental configurations (Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 737 MAX 9) under typical atmospheric conditions.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
02L/20R 10,000 ft (3048m) 148 ft (45m) Concrete (CON) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
02R/20L 10,000 ft (3048m) 150 ft (46m) Concrete (CON) ❌ Unlighted ✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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