Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC / VVPQ) Plane Spotting Map & Live Active Runway Predictor
Phu Quoc
PQC/VVPQ
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Frequently asked questions
Which runway is active at Phu Quoc (PQC/VVPQ) right now?
As of Thu 29 Oct, 16:00 local, the METAR/TAF wind vector predicts Landing 10L. Departing 10L. The METAR wind is 100° at 6 kt. 10L shows headwind 6.0 kt and 0.4 kt crosswind from the right. Closed runways: 10R, 28L.
Where is the best place to plane spot at Phu Quoc (PQC) in the morning vs. afternoon?
At 08:00 local the sun is at 111° azimuth and 29° elevation. Short final 10L (approach view) scores 64/100, 1234 m from runway 10L, view bearing 125.0°, best as a afternoon spot with a 150-600mm lens. At 16:00 the sun is at 251° and 23°. Short final 10L - sunny side scores 86/100 on a 125.0° view. Morning and afternoon picks follow that bearing: a view that wants the sun in the east is a morning spot, and a view that wants it in the west is an afternoon spot.
What is the best time to plane spot at Phu Quoc International Airport?
The best time to plane spot at Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC/VVPQ) is the window marked CLEAN FRONT LIGHT for the fence you are using. Morning (07:00-11:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Afternoon / golden hour (14:00-18:00) front light: no listed spot stays fully front-lit. Midday (11:00-14:00) is HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at 1 of 1 spotting location. Read the Best Time of Day & Lighting Schedule by Spot table for the lens and the hours to avoid harsh backlit contrast.
What is the sun direction at VVPQ spotting locations?
VVPQ spotting locations sun direction: Short final 10L - sunny side (runway 10L) is BACKLIT / GLARE in the morning, HIGH SUN / TOP LIGHT at midday, and SIDE LIGHT in the afternoon. Recommended focal length 150-600mm. Best local hours for crisp fuselage illumination: 16:00-17:00. Avoid 07:00-12:00 harsh backlit contrast.
What lens focal length do I need for plane spotting at Phu Quoc (PQC)?
Short final 10L - sunny side is 1234 m from the 10L centerline, so the lens is 150-600mm. The bands are fixed from that distance: 70-200mm inside 250 m, 100-400mm from 250 m to 450 m, and 150-600mm beyond 450 m. The aircraft itself is about 573 m from this pin on a 700 m final.
What ATC radio frequencies should I monitor while spotting at Phu Quoc (VVPQ)?
Monitor Tower 118.6 MHz. Online streams lag by 30 seconds or more. A handheld VHF airband scanner at the fence is the zero-delay way to hear a runway change on Tower 118.6 MHz.
How do I know when Phu Quoc (PQC) switches active runways?
No TAF wind shift in the next 6 hours flips the flow. Wind stays near 100° at 6 kt, so 10L remains the favored arrival. Pro is $29/year. Telegram runway pings are optional after checkout and fire when D-ATIS or the METAR wind vector changes the active runway: https://planespottingmap.com/airport/VVPQ#runway-alerts
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