Surat Thani is the largest of the southern provinces on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand. Surat Thani means City of Good People, the title given to the city by King Vajiravudh
Surat Thani had Many islands in the Gulf of Thailand belong to the district, including the tourist islands Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Tao, as well as the Ko Ang Thong marine national park.
Surat Thani IATA airport code is URT and ICAO code is VTSB
One runway Runway 04/22
The airport consists of one large terminal serving both domestic and international flights.
In addition to civilian services, Surat Thani airport is also an active Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) base, the home of 4nd Air Division/7nd Wing Air Combat Command.