Contact

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand
Aeronautical Information Service Department
333/105 Lak Si Plaza, Khamphaeng Phet 6 Rd.
Talat Bang Khen, Lak Si, Bangkok 10210, 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 27/22

Effective from 15 DEC 2022

to 25 OCT 2023

Published on 15 DEC 2022

  PHUKET INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RUNWAY CLOSURE PROGRAM (VTSP)

1  INTRODUCTION

This section supplements the following portion(s) of the AIP: AD

1  With effect from 15 December 2022 at 1630 UTC to 24 October 2023 at 2330 UTC, the purpose of this AIP Supplement is to inform all concerned of the closure of runway 09/27 for the runway maintenance program and Runway End Safety Area (RESA) construction at Phuket International Airport, to keep the runway in the optimal conditions and enhance the safety of flight operation.

2  PERIOD OF RUNWAY CLOSURE

2  Runway 09/27 will be closed on date and time (UTC) as described in attachment table.

Period: December 2022 - October 2023.

3  PRECAUTIONS

3.1  All aircraft operators operating during these periods should plan to reschedule the flight operations in accordance with slot allocation.

3.2  Aircraft Operators are advised to avoid using Phuket International Airport as an alternate aerodrome during the runway closure period.

3.3  Due to traffic congestion, departing and arriving aircrafts operating during this period will be delayed and aircraft operators should plan to carry sufficient contingency fuel.

3.4  All workers and construction equipment will be kept clear when Runway 09/27 is operational.

3.5  The RESA construction work has no effect on visual and non-visual aids.

4  REVISIONS TO CLOSURE PROGRAM

4.1  The closure program may be revised in the event of forecast or actual adverse weather conditions or other extenuating circumstances.

4.2  Any revise to the closure program will be promulgated by NOTAM.

5  CONTACT

5  For further information contact via the following:

5.1  Unit: Aeronautical Information Services, Phuket International Airport.

Tel: + 667 635 1874

Fax: + 667 635 2347

E-mail: aishkt@airportthai.co.th

For more information concerning the slot clearance request contact via the following:

5.2  Unit: CAAT: Airport Slot Allocation Group (SAG)

E-mail: slot@caat.or.th

6  VALIDITY

6  This AIP Supplement superseded NOTAM A2621/22 and C4422/22 and will remain current until 24 October 2023 at 2330 UTC. Any changes to this AIP Supplement will be notified through NOTAM.

ATTACHMENT

PHUKET INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RUNWAY CLOSURE PROGRAM

Month/YearDatesPeriod of Closure (UTC)Total Duration of Closure (hr.)
December 202215 - 31Daily 16:30 - 00:30 (+1)8:00
January 20231 - 31
February 20231 - 28
March 20231 - 31
April 20231 - 30
May 20239, 2317:30 - 23:306:00
June 20234 - 13Daily 17:30 - 23:306:00
2717:30 - 23:306:00
July 202311, 2517:30 - 23:306:00
August 20236 - 15Daily 17:30 - 23:306:00
2917:30 - 23:306:00
September 202312, 2617:30 - 23:306:00
October 20231017:30 - 23:306:00
15 - 24Daily 17:30 - 23:306:00