SUP 26 23 OPENING OF NEW APRON AND TAXIWAY B, EXTENSION OF RUNWAY, TAXIWAY AND APRON,CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ARFF STATION AND REVISION OF AIRFIELD LIGHTING SYSTEMS AT BURIRAM AIRPORT (VTUO)

1 INTRODUCTION

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

1 With effect from 28 December 2023 at 1301 UTC to 31 August 2024 at 0000 UTC, this AIRAC AIP Supplement is to inform all concerned of opening of a new apron and taxiway B, extension of existing runway, taxiway and apron, construction of a new ARFF Station and revision of airfield lighting systems at Buriram Airport.

2 OPENING OF NEW APRON AND TAXIWAY B

2 A new apron (aircraft stand no. 8 and 9) and taxiway B will be open for service from 28 December 2023 at 1301 UTC to 31 August 2024 at
0000 UTC. The details are shown in the chart in Appendix C.

3 DETAILS OF CONSTRUCTION AND CLOSURE PERIOD

3.1 The construction works will be performed in the areas and time schedule as detailed below:

Area	Details	Period	Time (UTC)	Remarks
Runway 04/22	Closure of runway 04/22 for surface overlay and runway lighting systems revision	28 Dec 23 - 31 Aug 24	1300 - 2200	except when flights are operated
Taxiway A	Closure of taxiway A for taxiway extension, taxiway lighting systems revision and taxiway strip reclamation	28 Dec 23 - 31 Aug 24	H24	except when flights are operated
Existing Apron (Aircraft Stand No. 3 - 6)	Closure of aircraft stand no. 6 for apron extension	28 Dec 23 - 31 Aug 24	H24	-
Existing Apron (Aircraft Stand No. 3 - 6)	Closure of aircraft stand no. 3 - 6 for apron extension	28 Dec 23 - 31 Aug 24	H24	See Appendix D
ARFF Station	Construction of new ARFF Station	28 Dec 23 - 31 Aug 24	H24	See Appendix B

3.2 Mobile cranes will be operated daily to construct a new ARFF Station at an angle of 60 degrees and a lifting height of 25 metres
as detailed in the following table:

Transitional Surface
15º13’39.670"N 103º15’14.782"E - 15º13’43.100"N 103º15’17.262"E - 15º13’42.348"N 103º15’18.364"E - 15º13’38.921"N 103º15’15.883"E	190	5.72	See Appendix B

Transitional Surface

Location

Distance from
Runway Centreline
(m)

Safety Height

(m)

Remarks

15º13’39.670"N 103º15’14.782"E -

15º13’43.100"N 103º15’17.262"E -

15º13’42.348"N 103º15’18.364"E -

15º13’38.921"N 103º15’15.883"E

190

5.72

See Appendix B

3.3 Throughout the construction, all vehicles and machinery in the worksites will be equipped with 90 x 90 cm orange and white
checkered flags.

3.4 All personnel and vehicles require permission to enter and exit the designated areas.

3.5 All construction equipment will be cleared away before flight operations (take-off and landing).

3.6 The chart related to the construction is attached in Appendix A.

4 AVAILABILITY OF VISUAL AIDS

4 Visual aids will be operated as indicated below:

Visual Aids	Availability
1. Visual aids, markings and lightings	Serviceable
2. PAPI and runway lighting systems at runway 04/22
3. Runway threshold identification lights (RTIL) at runway 22
4. Simple approach lighting system (SALS) at runway 04	Unserviceable

5 TRAFFIC LIMITATION

5.1 All training flights are not allowed to operate at Buriram Airport throughout the construction period.

5.2 Pilots are required to follow instructions of air traffic controller (ATC).

6 CONTACTS

6.1 Ms. Manita Junpian

Tel: +668 7910 2178

E-mail: [email protected]

6.2 Mr. Patomphop Wongtala

Tel: +666 4539 1947

E-mail: [email protected]

7 VALIDITY

7 This AIRAC AIP Supplement supersedes AIP Supplement B24/23 and will remain current until 31 August 2024 at 0000 UTC. Any changes to this AIRAC AIP Supplement will be notified through NOTAM.

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