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Aeronautical Information Management Department
222 Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 28,
Vibhavadi Rangsit Rd., Chatuchak,
Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900 Thailand

Tel: +662 568 8831

Fax: +662 576 1903

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E-mail: [email protected]

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AIP Supplement for Thailand

AIP SUP

A 43/24

Effective from 15 NOV 2024

to 16 NOV 2024

Published on 22 AUG 2024

  WARNING OF SKY LANTERN ACTIVITY IN CHIANG MAI PROVINCE

1  INTRODUCTION

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

1  With effect from 15 November 2024 at 0300 UTC to 16 November 2024 at 1800 UTC, the purpose of this AIP Supplement is to inform pilots and operators concerning the release of Sky Lantern activity for Loy Krathong Festival, Chiang Mai Province.

2  LOCATION

2.1  The release of Sky Lantern activity will take place within 20 NM radius from Aerodrome Reference Point (ARP). The area of activity includes both Chiang Mai and Lamphun Province.

2.2  Direction and height of released sky lanterns is unpredictable.

AREA OF ACTIVITY
(COORDINATE)
AIRPORT
AFFECTED
DATETIME PERIOD (UTC)
ARP18 46 17N 098 57 46E(Chiang Mai International Airport)VTCC15 November 20240300 - 0500 and 1200 - 1800
16 November 20241200 - 1800

3  CAUTION

3  Sky Lanterns are released in a variety of sizes and heights. When released, it may drift considerable distance from the point of release to unpredictable areas and heights that may affect aircraft operations. The release of Sky Lantern affects airspace within the vicinity of an aerodrome and may distract pilot during flight.

4  CONTACTS

4  For further information contact via following:

4.1  Unit: Aeronautical Information service Sub-Division of Chiang Mai International Airport

Tel: +665 392 2000 ext.23061

4.2  Unit: Chiang Mai Air traffic Control Center

Tel: +668 1686 1731

AFTN: VTCCZTZX

5  VALIDITY

5  This AIP Supplement will remain current until 16 November 2024 at 1800 UTC. Any changes to this AIP Supplement will be notified through NOTAM.