ContactAeronautical Information Management Department 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 | AIP SUP A 19/24 Effective from 24 MAR 2024 to 31 DEC 2025 Published on 07 MAR 2024 |
This section supplements the following portion(s) of the AIP: AD
1 With effect from 24 March 2024 at 2300 UTC to 31 December 2025 at 2259 UTC, the purpose of this AIP Supplement is to inform all concerned of the remaining of the airport upgrading programme and the opening of new taxiways at Mae Fah Luang -Chiang Rai International Airport.
A new parallel taxiway and other linking taxiways have been established at Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport. The remaining of the upgrading programme there is the surface maintenance of existing taxiways, apron taxilane, and the construction of extended apron.
2 The work schedule pertains to the surface maintenance of existing taxiways, apron taxilane, and the construction of extended apron remained as follows:
| Period | Key Activities | Time (UTC) | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 MAR 2024 – 16 JUL 2024 | - Closure of TWY A for painting | H24 | See Appendix A |
| - Closure of turn pad at the end of Runway 03 for painting | H24 | ||
| 24 MAR 2024 – 26 DEC 2024 | - Closure of TWY E for surface maintenance portion of in RWY strip area | 1501 - 2259 | See Appendix A and B |
| - Closure of TWY F for surface maintenance portion 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 box culvert (outside RWY strip area) | H24 | ||
| - Installation of new TWY E and F lighting | 1501 - 2259 | ||
| - Installation of new TWY G lighting | H24 |
3.1 Runway 03/21 will be closed due to the airport upgrading programme; daily period closure is 1501 - 2259 UTC starting from 24 March 2024 to 26 December 2024. Therefore, Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport cannot be used as an alternate aerodrome for any flights operating during those periods.
3.2 The Runway 03/21 closure program may be revised in the event of forecast or actual adverse weather conditions or other extenuating circumstances.
3.3 Taxiway A will be closed and identified with orange barriers (At 90 meters from Runway center line), the barricades will be lighted by omni-directional fixed red lights at night and during limited visibility conditions. The period of closure is from 24 March 2024 at 2300 UTC to 16 July 2024 at 2259 UTC. (See Appendix C)
3.4 Turn pad at the end of Runway 03 will be closed and terminated this area. The Runway edge line will be painted in white to connect with Taxiway A edge line. The period closure is from 24 March 2024 at 2300 UTC to 16 July 2024 at 2259 UTC. (See Appendix C)
All aircraft shall take caution and plan to vacate Runway via Taxiway C (Rapid Exit Taxiway) or Taxiway B. If unable to comply, pilots shall follow the instructions of air traffic control unit to backtrack (180-degree turn) at the end of Runway (On Runway pavement). This temporary permission is only for aircraft up to code letter C although AIP VTCT AD 2.20 LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS are not allowed. For aircraft larger than code letter C shall get flight permission from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport.
3.5 Taxiway C portion of leading to Taxiway B will be closed and identified with orange barriers and closed marking, the barricades will be lighted by omni-directional fixed red lights at night and during limited visibility conditions. The period of closure is from 24 March 2024 at 2300 UTC to 31 December 2025 at 2259 UTC. (See Appendix C and D)
3.6 Taxiway E and F will be closed for construction. The period of closure is from 24 March 2024 at 2300 UTC to 26 December 2024 at
2300 UTC.
3.7 This AIP Supplement and relevant charts will be applicable during the opening of new taxiways and the whole period pertaining to the surface maintenance of existing taxiways, apron taxilane, and the construction of extended apron.
3.8 Any revision to the closure program will be promulgated by NOTAM.
4.1 The use of a new parallel taxiway and other linking taxiways had been approved by The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand. Details are as below:
4.2 A new parallel taxiway and other linking taxiways are established on trial basis from 24 March 2024 at 2300 UTC to 29 March 2024 at 2259 UTC and will be officially opened on 29 March 2024 at 2300 UTC.
4.3 The new Taxiways Data:
4.3.1 Taxiway width, surface and strength
4.3.1.1 Taxiway A: 27.5 M, Concrete surface, PCN 85/R/B/X/T, (It will be opening on 16 July 2024 at 2300 UTC)
4.3.1.2 Taxiway B: 30 M, Concrete surface, PCN 85/R/B/X/T
4.3.1.3 Taxiway C: 35 M, Concrete surface, PCN 85/R/B/X/T
4.3.1.4 Taxiway D: 23 M, Concrete surface, PCN 85/R/B/X/T
4.3.1.5 Taxiway P: 23 M, Concrete surface, PCN 85/R/B/X/T
4.4 The new surface markings:
4.4.1 Taxiway centerline are painted in yellow.
4.4.2 Taxiing guidance signs are provided at all intersections with TWY and RWY and at all holding positions.
4.4.3 Intermediate holding positions are provided on Taxiway P (At the intersections with Taxiway A, B and C) and on Taxiway B (At the intersections with Taxiway P).
4.4.4 The use of Intermediate holding position on TWY B is allowed only for aircraft size up to Code Letter D.
4.5 The new Stop bar Lights are installed at Taxiways A, B, and C. It is controlled individually by ATC.
4.6 The new Runway Guard Lights are installed on either side of Taxiways A, B, and C at 90 M off the runway centreline.
4.7 The relevant charts:
4.7.1 The new aerodrome chart, see Appendix C.
4.7.2 The new aerodrome ground movement chart, see Appendix D.
4.7.3 The new aircraft parking/docking chart, see Appendix E.
4.7.4 All charts will remain current until its contents have been incorporated in AIP Thailand.
5.1 All aircraft operators operating during these periods shall strictly comply with the local procedures and instructions of air traffic control unit.
5.2 All construction equipment will be kept clear when runway 03/21 is operational.
5.3 Any additional/adhoc conditions that might arise during this period are subject to the discretion of AOT.
5.4 A former Taxiway A and Taxiway B are renamed as Taxiway E and F in respective order.
5.5 All aircraft shall caution and comply with the following procedures:
5.5.1 The capacity of aircraft parking stands number 2 and 3 are up to aircraft code letter D with a maximum wingspan of 40 metres.
5.5.2 Pushback and Start-up Procedures
5.5.2.1 The aircraft parking at stand number 1 shall be pushed back on the yellow guideline to face south until its nose-wheel is in a safe position for taxi-out via taxiway D.
5.5.2.2 The aircraft parking at stand number 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 shall be pushed back on the yellow guideline to face north until its nose-wheel is in a safe position on the taxilane.
5.5.2.3 The aircraft parking at stand number 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are not allowed to start-up engines on a stand.
5.5.3 In case of towing the aircraft to the other stands, the directions of towing are subject to the discretion of AOT.
5.6 Due to closure of Taxiway A, in case of taking off from Runway 21. All aircraft will receive instructions from air traffic control unit for intersection take off.
5.6.1 Intersection take off after line up on Runway 21 from Taxiway B (250 meters from Runway 21 threshold). The declared distances for the remaining portion of Runway 21 are as follows:
| RWY Designator | TORA (M) | TODA (M) | ASDA (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 2750 | 2750 | 2750 |
5.6.2 Intersection take off after line up on Runway 21 from Taxiway B and continue taxi for take off abeam Taxiway C (700 meters from
Runway 21 threshold). The declared distances for the remaining portion of Runway 21 are as follows:
| RWY Designator | TORA (M) | TODA (M) | ASDA (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 2300 | 2300 | 2300 |
5.6.3 In case of being unable to line up on Runway 21 for take off via Taxiway B in normal operations, intersection take off from Taxiway C after lining up on Runway 21 (850 meters from Runway 21 threshold) is allowed. The declared distances for the remaining portion
of Runway 21 are as follows:
| RWY Designator | TORA (M) | TODA (M) | ASDA (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 2150 | 2150 | 2150 |
6.1 Visual Aids
6.1.1 Visual aids, markings, and lighting will be available in the movement area for aircraft operations except in the construction area (See Appendix A and Appendix B).
6.1.2 VOR checkpoints will be unavailable.
6.1.3 The Approach Lighting System of Runway 21 will be unserviceable. However, if there might be any change, it will be promulgated by NOTAM.
6.1.4 The runway lighting system for RWY 03/21 will be serviceable.
6.1.5 PAPI for RWY 03/21 will be serviceable
6.2 Non-Visual Aids
6.2.1 Approach and Landing of non-visual aids for RWY 03 will be available at all times during operational hours.
6.2.2 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 until 31 July 2024 at 1659 UTC. However, if there might be any change, it will be promulgated by NOTAM.
6.2.3 The DVOR/DME will be serviceable.
6.2.4 The NDB will be serviceable.
7.1 Air Traffic Service is available 2300 – 1500 UTC
7.2 The taxi routes for arriving at and departing from the aerodrome will be advised by the air traffic control unit instructions. It is the duty of the pilot-in-command to maintain minimum clearance from the other aircraft adjacent to it in manoeuvring area.
7.3 All arriving aircraft shall backtrack on the Runway turn pad only when Runway 21 is in use.
8 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
9 This AIP Supplement will remain current until 31 December 2025 at 2259 UTC. Any changes to this AIP Supplement will be promulgated by NOTAM.
