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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

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E-mail: aisthai@caat.or.th

E-mail: ais@caat.or.th

AIP Supplement for Thailand

AIP SUP

A 51/23

Effective from 02 NOV 2023

to 30 APR 2024

Published on 19 OCT 2023

REVISED THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TAXIWAYSAT MAE FAH LUANG-CHIANG RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

1 INTRODUCTION

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

1 With effect from 2 November 2023 at 0100 UTC to 30 April 2024 at 2259 UTC, the purpose of this AIP Supplement is to inform all concerned of the airport upgrading programme at Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport.

The upgrading programme includes the surface maintenance of existing taxiways, apron taxilane, and the construction of a new parallel taxiway and other linking taxiways.

2 CLOSURE OF MOVEMENT AREA

2.1 Runway 03/21 will be closed due to the airport upgrading programme; daily period closure is 1501 - 2259 UTC starting from 2 November 2023 to 30 April 2024. Therefore, Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport cannot be used as an alternate aerodrome for any flights operating during those periods.

2.2 The Runway 03/21 closure program may be revised in the event of forecast or actual adverse weather conditions or other extenuating circumstances.

2.3 This AIP Supplement and relevant charts will be applicable during the whole period pertaining to the surface maintenance of existing taxiways, apron taxilane, and the construction of a new parallel taxiway and other linking taxiways.

2.4 The construction area will be blocked off by barricades painted in an alternate band of red and white, the barricades will be lighted by omni-directional fixed red lights at night and during limited visibility conditions.

2.5 Any revision to the closure program will be promulgated by NOTAM.

3 PRECAUTIONS

3.1 All aircraft operators operating during these periods shall strictly comply with the local procedures and instructions of air traffic control unit.

3.2 All construction equipment will be kept clear when runway 03/21 is operational.

3.3 VOR checkpoints will be unavailable due to the closure of Taxiway E and F from 1 December 2023 to 30 April 2024

3.4 Any additional/ad hoc conditions that might arise during this period are subject to the discretion of AOT.

3.5 During Phase 1 the construction activity will proceed behind aircraft stand number 5, 6, and 7. The construction area will be identified with orange barriers, the barricades will be lighted by omni-directional fixed red lights at night and during limited visibility conditions. (See Appendix A) All aircraft operating in this area shall caution and comply with the followings:

3.5.1 The aircraft parking at stand number 4, 5, 6, and 7 shall be pushed back on the yellow guideline to face north.

3.5.2 The aircraft parking at stand number 5, 6, and 7 are not allowed to start-up engines on a stand.

4 WORK SCHEDULE AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES

4 The work schedule pertains to the surface maintenance of existing taxiways, apron taxilane, and the construction of a new parallel taxiway and other linking taxiways remained as follows:

Phase	Period	Key Activities	Time (UTC)	Remark
Phase 1	2 NOV 2023 – 20 JAN 2024	- Construction of a new TWY D	H24	See Appendix A
		- Construction of a new TWY G	H24
		- Installation of new TWY P, D, and G lighting	H24
		- Construction of a new TWY A in gradedportion area	1501 - 2259
		- Installation of new TWY A lighting	1501 - 2259
		- Cancellation of temporary landside area	NIL	See Appendix B
Phase 2	21 JAN 2024 – 30 APR 2024	- Closure of TWY E for surface maintenance portion of in RWY strip area	1501 - 2259
		- Closure of TWY F for surface maintenanceportion of in RWY strip area	1501 - 2259
		- Construction of new TWY G (Cont.)	H24
		- Reclamation of RWY Strip and TWY Strip	1501 - 2259
		- Construction of new TWY drainage and boxculvert (outside RWY strip area)	H24
		- Installation of new TWY E and F lighting	1501 - 2259
		- Installation of new TWY G lighting	H24

5 AVAILABILITY OF NAVIGATION AIDS

5.1 Visual Aids

5.1.1 Visual aids, markings, and lightings will be available in the movement area for aircraft operations.

5.1.2 The Approach Lighting System of Runway 21 will be unserviceable from 2 November 2023 to 26 February 2024 due to RESA Runway 03 construction.

5.1.3 The runway lighting system for RWY 03/21 will be serviceable.

5.1.4 PAPI for RWY 03/21 will be serviceable.

5.2 Non-Visual Aids

5.2.1 Approach and Landing of non-visual aids for RWY 03 will be available at all times during operational hours.

5.2.2 The instrument approach procedures of Runway 03 will be changed to a non-precision approach when the ILS/DME is unserviceable during the construction of RESA Runway 03. The ILS will be shut down from 2 November 2023 to 26 February 2024. However, if there might be any change, it will be notified through NOTAM.

5.2.3 The DVOR/DME will be serviceable.

5.2.4 The NDB will be serviceable.

6 TRAFFIC REGULATION

6.1 Air Traffic Service is available 2300 – 1500 UTC

6.2 The taxi routes for arriving at and departing from the aerodrome will be advised by the air traffic control unit. It is the duty of the
pilot-in-command to maintain minimum clearance from the other aircraft adjacent to it in manoeuvring area.

7 CONTACT

7 For further information contact via the following:

Unit: Aeronautical Information Service Sub-Division, Airside Operations Division, Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport, Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT)

Tel: +665 379 8165 or +665 379 8000

E-mail: ais.vtct@airportthai.co.th

8 VALIDITY

8 This AIP Supplement superseded AIP Supplement A31/23 and NOTAM A2083/23 (C3113/23) and will remain current until 30 April 2024 at 2259 UTC. Any changes to this AIP Supplement will be notified through NOTAM.