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 07/22 Effective from 23 MAR 2022 to 30 SEP 2022 Published on 10 FEB 2022 |
This section supplements the following portion(s) of the AIP: AD
1 With effect from 23 March 2022 at 1800 UTC to 30 September 2022 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | 01L/19R | 23, 27, 30 | 1800 - 2300 |
| 01R/19L | 25, 28 | ||
| April 2022 | 01L/19R | 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 | 1800 - 2300 |
| 01R/19L | 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 | ||
| May 2022 | 01L/19R | 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 | 1800 - 2300 |
| 01R/19L | 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 | ||
| June 2022 | 01L/19R | 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 | 1800 - 2300 |
| 01R/19L | 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 | ||
| July 2022 | 01L/19R | 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31 | 1800 - 2300 |
| 01R/19L | 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 | ||
| August 2022 | 01L/19R | 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 | 1800 - 2300 |
| 01R/19L | 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 | ||
| September 2022 | 01L/19R | 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 | 1800 - 2300 |
| 01R/19L | 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 |
3 If the operational runway becomes unavailable, 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 the alternate aerodrome and extra fuel should be taken into account when Runway 01R/19L are 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 8180
Mobile: +669 2281 1592
6 This AIP Supplement will remain current until 30 September 2022 at 2300 UTC. Any changes to this AIP Supplement will be notified through NOTAM.