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 43/23 Effective from 02 NOV 2023 to 28 NOV 2023 Published on 21 SEP 2023 |
This section supplements the following portion(s) of the AIP: AD
1 With effect from 27 November 2023 at 0300 UTC to 28 November 2023 at 1800 UTC, the purpose of this AIRAC AIP Supplement is to inform pilots and operators concerning the release of Sky Lantern activity for Loy Krathong Festival, Chiang Mai Province.
2.1 The release of Sky Lantern activity will take place within 20 NM radius from Aerodrome Reference Point (ARP).The area of activity includes both Chiang Mai and Lamphun Province.
2.2 Direction and height of released sky lanterns is unpredictable.
|
AREA OF ACTIVITY (COORDINATE) |
AIRPORT AFFECTED | DATE | TIME PERIOD (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ARP 18 46 17N 098 57 46E (Chiang Mai International Airport) | VTCC | 27 November 2023 | 0300 - 0500 and 1200 - 1800 |
| 28 November 2023 | 1200 - 1800 |
3 Sky Lanterns are released in a variety of sizes and heights. When released, it may drift considerable distance from the point of release to unpredictable areas and heights that may affect aircraft operations. The release of Sky Lantern affects airspace within the vicinity of an aerodrome and may distract pilot during flight.
4 For further information contact via following
4.1 Unit: Aeronautical Information service Sub-Division of Chiang Mai International Airport
Tel: +665 392 2000 ext.23061
Fax: +665 392 2318
Email: aisvtcc@airportthai.co.th
4.2 Unit: Chiang Mai Air traffic Control Centre
Tel: +668 1686 1731
AFTN: VTCCZTZX
5 This AIRAC AIP Supplement supersedes NOTAM J5198/23 and will remain current until 28 November 2023 at 1800 UTC. Any changes to this AIRAC AIP Supplement will be notified through NOTAM.