ContactThe Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand Tel: +662 568 8831 Fax: +662 576 1903 AFS: VTBAYOYX E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] | AIP Supplement for Thailand | AIP SUP A 51/23 Effective from 02 NOV 2023 to 30 APR 2024 Published on 19 OCT 2023 |
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.
2.1 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.
3.1 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:
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 |
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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 |
5.1 Visual Aids
5.2 Non-Visual Aids
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 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: [email protected]
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.