ContactThe Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand Tel: +662 568 8831 Fax: +662 576 1903 AFS: VTBAYOYX E-mail: aisthai@caat.or.th E-mail: ais@caat.or.th | AIP Supplement for Thailand | AIP SUP A 15/22 Effective from 29 JUL 2022 to 27 JUL 2023 Published on 28 JUL 2022 |
This section supplements the following portion(s) of the AIP: AD
1 With effect from 29 July 2022 at 0100 UTC to 27 July 2023 at 2259 UTC, the purpose of this AIP Supplement is to inform all concerned of the airport upgrading programme at Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport.
The upgrading programme includes the surface maintenance of existing taxiways, apron taxilane, and the construction of a new parallel taxiway and other linking taxiways.
2.1 Runway 03/21 will be closed due to the airport upgrading programme; daily period closure is 1501 - 2259 UTC start from 28 July 2022 to 27 July 2023. Therefore, Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport can not be used as an alternate aerodrome for any flights operating during those periods.
2.2 The Runway 03/21 closure program may be revised in the event of forecast or actual adverse weather conditions or other extenuating circumstances.
2.3 This AIP Supplement and relevant charts will be applicable during the whole period pertaining to the surface maintenance of existing taxiways, apron taxilane, and the construction of a new parallel taxiway and other linking taxiways.
2.4 The construction area will be blocked off by barricades painted in an alternate band of red and white, the barricades will be lighted by omni-directional fixed red lights at night and during limited visibility condition.
2.5 Any revision to the closure program will be promulgated by NOTAM.
3.1 All aircraft operators operating during these periods should plan to reschedule the flight operations in accordance with slot allocation.
3.2 During Phase 1 the construction activity will proceed behind aircraft stand number 5, 6 and 7. The construction area will be identified with orange barriers, the barricades will be lighted by omni-directional fixed red lights at night and during limited visibility condition.
(See Appendix A) All aircraft operating in this area shall caution and comply following:
3.2.1 The aircraft parking at stand number 4, 5, 6 and 7 shall be pushed back on yellow guideline to face North.
3.2.2 The aircraft parking at stand number 5, 6 and 7 are not allowed to start-up engine on a stand.
3.3 All aircraft operators operating during these periods shall strictly comply with the local procedures and instructions of air traffic control unit.
3.4 All construction equipment will be kept clear when runway 03/21 is operational.
3.5 Any additional/ad hoc conditions that might arise during this period are subject to the discretion of AOT.
4 The works schedule pertains to the surface maintenance of existing taxiways, apron taxilane, and the construction of a new parallel taxiway and other linking taxiways remained for 2 phases as following:
| Phase | Period | Key Activities | Time (UTC) | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 29 JUL 2022 - 29 DEC 2022 | - Construction of a temporary service road | H24 | See Appendix A |
| - Construction of road to the fire station (In RWY Strip area) | 1501 - 2259 | |||
| - Construction of road to the fire station | H24 | |||
| - Construction of a new TWY B | 1501 - 2259 | |||
| - Construction of a new TWY C | 1501 - 2259 | |||
| - Construction of a new TWY P | H24 | |||
| - Construction of a new TWY D | H24 | |||
| - Construction of a new TWY G | H24 | |||
| - Reclamation of RWY Strip and TWY Strip | 1501 - 2259 | |||
| - Construction of new TWY drainage | H24 | |||
| - Installation of new TWY B and C lighting | 1501 - 2259 | |||
| - Installation of new TWY P, D and G lighting | H24 | |||
| - Cancellation of temporary landside area | NIL | See Appendix B | ||
| Phase 2 | 1) 30 DEC 2022 - 26 JAN 2023 | - Construction of a new TWY A | 1501 - 2259 | |
| - Installation of new TWY A lighting | 1501 - 2259 | |||
| 2) 26 JAN 2023 - 27 JUL 2023 | - Closure of TWY E for surface maintenance portion of outside RWY strip area | H24 | See Appendix C | |
| - Closure of TWY E for surface maintenance portion of in RWY strip area | 1501 - 2259 | |||
| - Closure of TWY F for surface maintenance portion of outside RWY strip area | H24 | |||
| - Closure of TWY F for surface maintenance portion of in RWY strip area | 1501 - 2259 | |||
| - Construction of new TWY E | 1501 - 2259 | |||
| - Construction of new TWY F | 1501 - 2259 | |||
| - Construction of new TWY G (Cont.) | H24 | |||
| - Reclamation of RWY Strip and TWY Strip | 1501 - 2259 | |||
| - Construction of new TWY drainage and box culvert | H24 | |||
| - Installation of new TWY E and F lighting | 1501 - 2259 | |||
| - Installation of new TWY G lighting | H24 |
5.1 Visual Aids
5.1.1 Visual aids, markings and lightings will be available for the movement area which are opened available to aircraft operations.
5.1.2 The approach lighting system for RWY 03 will be serviceable.
5.1.3 The runway lighting system for RWY 03/21 will be serviceable.
5.1.4 PAPI for RWY 03/21 will be serviceable.
5.2 Non - Visual Aids
5.2.1 Approach and landing non-visual aids for RWY 03 will be available at all times during operational hours.
5.2.2 The ILS will be serviceable.
5.2.3 The DVOR/DME will be serviceable.
5.2.4 The NDB will be serviceable.
6 The taxi routes for arrival in and out of the aerodrome will be advised by the air traffic control unit instructions. It is though the duty of pilot-in-command to maintain minimum clearance from the other aircraft adjacent to it on manoeuvring area.
7 For further information contact via the following:
Unit: Aeronautical Information Service Sub-Division, Airside Operations Division (AOT)
Tel: +665 379 8165 or +665 379 8000
E-mail: ais.vtct@airportthai.co.th
8 This AIP Supplement superseded AIP Supplement A11/22 and will remain current until 27 July 2023 at 2259 UTC. Any changes to this AIP Supplement will be notified through NOTAM.
