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 52/23 Effective from 30 NOV 2023 to 30 NOV 2024 Published on 19 OCT 2023 |
This section supplements the following portion(s) of the AIP: AD
1 With effect from 30 November 2023 at 0000 UTC to 30 November 2024 at 2359 UTC, the purpose of this AIRAC AIP Supplement is to inform all concerned regarding the closure of taxiway E between taxiway E17 and taxiway E21, taxiway E19, taxiway E21 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 E17 and taxiway E21
- Taxiway E19
- Taxiway E21
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 E17 and taxiway E21, taxiway E19 and taxiway E21 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 All construction areas will be blocked off by construction fences, as of the following coordinates:
1st : 13 40 12.64N 100 44 11.45E
2nd: 13 40 13.29N 100 44 09.46E
3rd : 13 40 16.17N 100 44 10.22E
4th : 13 40 16.40N 100 44 11.27E
5th : 13 40 28.92N 100 44 14.56E
6th : 13 40 30.47N 100 44 17.07E
7th : 13 40 48.58N 100 44 21.83E
2.2.3.2 The distance between taxiway centre line and the objects (fences with fixed red lights) near taxiway E between taxiway E13 and taxiway E17 is 51 M.
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 E17, the dimension of fences is 2.45 metre-high painted in alternate band of red and white. (See attachment A2)
2.2.4 Stop bar taxiway E17 is unserviceable.
2.3 During the closure of taxiway E between taxiway E17 and taxiway E21, all aircraft shall use runway 19R or runway 01L under restrictions
as follows:
2.3.1 Runway 19R
2.3.1.1 Arriving aircraft shall exit the runway via taxiway E9, E13, E15 or E17.
2.3.1.2 Pilot shall be reminded that taxiway E17 is the "last exit taxiway" of runway 19R, distance to turn off from threshold runway 19R to intersection taxiway E17 is 3205 M.
2.3.1.3 In case of arriving aircraft passing the last exit taxiway E17, pilot will be instructed to hold on runway and pushback tug is required to tow out of the runway.
2.3.2 Runway 01L
2.3.2.1 Departure from intersection E17 with distance available detail as follow:
| RWY designator | TORA (M) | TODA (M) | ASDA (M) | LDA (M) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L | 3220 | 4320 | 3220 | 3700 |
2.3.2.2 During low visibility operation (RVR less than 550 M), runway 01L shall be used for arriving only.
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: +66 2132 6931-4
Mobile: +666 2598 0608
E-mail: ais_vtbs@airportthai.co.th
5 This AIRAC AIP supplement will remain current until 30 November 2024 at 2359 UTC. Any changes of this AIRAC AIP Supplement will be notified by NOTAM.
