Contact

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

AFS: VTBAYOYX

Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected]

AIP Supplement for Thailand

AIRAC AIP SUP

A 14/26

Effective from 19 MAR 2026

to 31 OCT 2026

Published on 05 FEB 2026

  RUNWAY CLOSURE FOR MAINTENANCE WORKS AT PHUKET INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (VTSP)
(MARCH 2026 - OCTOBER 2026)

1  INTRODUCTION

With effect from 19 March 2026 at 0100 UTC to 31 October 2026 at 0030 UTC. The purpose of this AIRAC AIP Supplement is to inform
all concerned of the closure of runway 09/27 for maintenance works at Phuket International Airport that cannot be conducted during normal operations.

2  CLOSURE AREAS AND PERIODS OF RUNWAY PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE as detailed below:

Runway 09/27
MonthDatesPeriod of Closure
(UTC)		Total Duration of Closure
(hr.)
March 202624, 311730 - 2330 6:00
April 20261 - 9, 28
May 202612, 26
May 2026311730 - 0030 (Daily)7:00
June 20261 - 30
July 20261 - 31
August 20261 - 31
September 20261 - 30
October 20261 - 30

3  PRECAUTIONS

3.1 All aircraft operators operating during these periods should plan to reschedule the flight operations in accordance with slot allocation.
3.2 Aircraft operators are advised to avoid using Phuket International Airport as an alternate aerodrome during the runway closure period.
3.3 Due to traffic congestion, departing and arriving aircraft operating during this period will be delayed and aircraft operators should plan to carry sufficient contingency fuel.
3.4 All areas will be cleaned and inspected before being considered fit for purpose and the passage of aircraft.

4  REVISIONS TO CLOSURE PROGRAM

4.1 The closure program may be revised in the event of forecast or actual adverse weather conditions or other extenuating circumstances.
4.2 Any revision to the closure program will be promulgated by NOTAM.

5  CONTACT

For further information contact via the following:
Unit: Aeronautical Information Services, Phuket International Airport.
TEL: + 667 635 1874
FAX: + 667 635 2347
E-Mail: [email protected]

For more information concerning the slot clearance request contact via the following:
Unit: CAAT: Airport Slot Allocation Group (SAG)
E-Mail: [email protected]

6  VALIDITY

This AIRAC AIP Supplement supersedes AIRAC AIP Supplement A39/25 and will remain current until 31 October 2026 at 0030 UTC.
Any changes to this AIRAC AIP Supplement will be notified through NOTAM.