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 26/22 Effective from 17 DEC 2022 to 25 MAR 2023 Published on 15 DEC 2022 |
This section supplements the following portion(s) of the AIP: AD
1 With effect from 16 December 2022 at 1800 UTC to 24 March 2023 at 2300 UTC, the purpose of this AIP Supplement is to inform all concerned of the runway preventive maintenance program at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, to keep the runways in the optimal conditions and enhance the safety of flight operations.
2 Runway 01R/19L and 01L/19R will be closed for preventive maintenance 2 days per week for each runway. The details are given below:
| MONTH/ YEAR | RUNWAY | DATE | CLOSURE PERIOD (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2022 | 01L/19R | 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 | 18.00 - 23.00 |
| 01R/19L | 18, 21, 25, 28 | 18.30 - 23.00 | |
| January 2023 | 01L/19R | 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 | 18.00 - 23.00 |
| 01R/19L | 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 | 18.30 - 23.00 | |
| February 2023 | 01L/19R | 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 | 18.00 - 23.00 |
| 01R/19L | 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 | 18.30 - 23.00 | |
| March 2023 | 01L/19R | 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24 | 18.00 - 23.00 |
| 01R/19L | 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22 | 18.30 - 23.00 |
3 If the operational runway becomes unavailable or tends to be unusable, the maintenance work on the closed runway will be terminated as soon as possible to facilitate its return to services. Dependent on the work being carried out at the time, there may be a period of up to 2 hours before the closed runway is available.
4.1 Due to expected congestions and high possibilities of airborne delay, aircraft operators are advised to avoid using Suvarnabhumi International Airport (VTBS) as an alternate aerodrome and extra fuel should be taken into account when Runway 01R/19L is closed.
4.2 The runway preventive maintenance schedule may be revised in the event of forecast or actual adverse weather conditions or other extenuating circumstances.
5 For further information contact via the following:
5.1 Unit: Aeronautical Information Service Sub-Division of Suvarnabhumi International Airport
Tel: +662 132 6931-4
Mobile: +666 2598 0608
E-mail: ais_vtbs@airportthai.co.th
5.2 Unit: Airfield and Building Department
Tel: +662 132 8105
Mobile: +669 2281 1592
6 This AIP Supplement will remain current until 24 March 2023 at 2300 UTC. Any changes to this AIP Supplement will be notified through NOTAM.