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 | AIRAC AIP SUP A 10/23 Effective from 23 MAR 2023 to 10 AUG 2023 Published on 09 FEB 2023 |
This section supplements the following portion(s) of the AIP: AD
1 With effect from 23 March 2023 at 0000 UTC to 9 August 2023 at 2359 UTC, the purpose of this AIRAC AIP Supplement is to inform all concerned regarding the closure of Taxiway E between Taxiway E13 and Taxiway E19, Taxiway E15 and operational restrictions of Runway 01L/19R during the construction of Taxiway D extension at Suvarnabhumi International Airport. (See attachment A1- A2)
2.1 As a result of the construction of Taxiway D extension, the following taxiways will be closed:
- Taxiway E between Taxiway E13 and Taxiway E19,
- Taxiway E15
2.2.1 The details of markings and lighting on associated areas are as follows:
2.2.1.1 Closure markings (yellow crosses) are displayed on a closed portion of taxiways.
2.2.1.2 Taxiway centre line lights, taxiway edge lights and taxiway signage leading to and on Taxiway E between Taxiway E13 and Taxiway E19, Taxiway E15 will be unserviceable.
2.2.1.3 Rapid exit taxiway indicator lights (RETILs) for exit Taxiway E15 will be unserviceable.
2.2.2 The closure area will be blocked off by 1 metre-high frangible barricades painted in alternate band of red and white, barricades will be lighted by omni-directional fixed red lights spacing every 3 M at night and during limited visibility conditions.
2.2.3 Construction Area
2.2.3.1 The distance between taxiway centre line and the objects (fences with fixed red lights) on Taxiway E between Taxiway E13 and Taxiway E19 is 10 M.
2.2.3.2 All construction areas will be blocked off by construction fences, as of the following coordinates:
1st: 134013.71N 1004411.73E
2nd: 134014.53N 1004412.88E
3rd: 134019.95N 1004414.30E
4th: 134020.36N 1004412.66E
5th: 134048.80N 1004420.13E
2.2.3.3 The dimension of fences is 3 metre-high painted in alternate band of red and white, fences will be lighted by omni-directional fixed red lights spacing every 7.5 M at night and during limited visibility condition.
2.2.3.4 Jet blast fences are installed parallel to the construction fences at Taxiway E19. The dimension of fences is 2.5 metre-high painted in alternate band of red and white. (See attachment A2)
2.2.4 Stop bar Taxiway E5 will be unserviceable.
2.3 During the closure of Taxiway E between Taxiway E13 and Taxiway E19, and Taxiway E15, all aircraft shall use Runway 19R or Runway 01L under restrictions, as follows:
2.3.1 Runway 19R:
2.3.1.1 Arriving aircraft are expected to exit the runway via Taxiway E9 or E13.
2.3.1.2 In case aircraft are expected to vacate the runway other than exit Taxiway E9 or E13, pilot shall advise Bangkok Approach as soon as practicable to apply additional spacing on final approach in order to minimize the possibility of “GO-AROUND”.
2.3.1.3 If unable to vacate via Taxiway E9 or E13, pilot shall continue taxi on the runway and vacate via Taxiway E19. After vacating, pilot shall TURN RIGHT onto Taxiway E21 and hold short of Runway 19R.
2.3.2 Runway 01L:
2.3.2.1 All departing aircraft will be instructed to enter the runway via Taxiway E5 and taxi on the runway and vacate via Taxiway E19 then TURN RIGHT onto Taxiway E21 and hold short of Runway 01L.
3.1 During construction period, pilots are advised to take precautions when operating near the construction areas.
3.2 There is a presence of machineries operating in the construction area which heights do not exceed the Obstacle Free Zone (OFZ).
3.3 Runway Preventive Maintenance Program will be notified by either NOTAM or AIP Supplement.
3.4 Due to expected congestions and high possibilities of airborne delay, airlines are advised to avoid using Suvarnabhumi International Airport (VTBS) as an alternate aerodrome and extra fuel should be considered during construction period when Runway 01R/19L
is closed.
4 For further information contact via the following:
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 This AIRAC AIP Supplement superseded AIP Supplement A19/22 and will remain current until 9 August 2023 at 2359 UTC. Any changes to this AIRAC AIP Supplement will be notified by NOTAM.
