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 B 21/26 Effective from 01 OCT 2026 to 14 DEC 2026 Published on 20 AUG 2026 |
THE CONSTRUCTION OF RUNWAY END SAFETY AREA (RESA) RUNWAY 03 AND RUNWAY 21
AT KHON KAEN AIRPORT (VTUK)
1 INTRODUCTION
With effect from 1 October 2026 at 1500 UTC until 14 December 2026 at 2200 UTC, the purpose of this AIRAC AIP Supplement is to inform all concerned regarding the construction of Runway End Safety Area (RESA) of Runway 03 and Runway 21 at Khon Kaen Airport.
2 CONSTRUCTION AREA
The construction area will be conducted at the end of Runway 03 and Runway 21.
3 WORKS SCHEDULE AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES
3.1 The construction work will be on a daily basis during 1500 – 2200 UTC. However, it will be started after the last flight operation with prior permission from air traffic control unit.
3.2 The works schedule consisting of construction of Runway End Safety Area (RESA), for 2 phases will be as following:
| Phase | Period | Key Activities | Time (UTC) |
|---|
| Phase 1 | 1 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 | The Construction of
RESA RWY 03
(Dimension: 90 x 90 m) | 1500 - 2200 |
| Phase 2 | 1 Nov 2026 - 14 Dec 2026 | The Construction of
RESA RWY 21
(Dimension: 240 x 90 m) | 1500 - 2200 |
4 PRECAUTIONS
4.1 All construction equipment will be kept clear during aircraft arrival and departure operations.
4.2 All aircraft operators operating during these periods will be advised caution during take-off and landing by air traffic control unit.
5 AVAILABILITY OF VISUAL AIDS
5.1 Visual aids, markings and lightings for the movement area will be available.
5.2 The taxiway lighting system will be serviceable for aircraft operations.
5.3 The runway lighting system and PAPI for RWY 03/21 will remain serviceable.
6 OTHERS
6.1 The construction area will be blocked off by 0.55 metres-high frangible barricades painted in an alternate band of red and white. The barricades will be lighted by omni-directional fixed red lights at night and during limited visibility condition.
6.2 The layouts of construction areas are shown in attachment.
7 CONTACTS
For further information contact via the following:
8 VALIDITY
This AIRAC AIP Supplement will remain current until 14 December 2026 at 2200 UTC. Any changes to this AIP Supplement will be notified through NOTAM.
