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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

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AIP Supplement for Thailand

AIP SUP

A 33/26

Effective from 23 NOV 2026

to 25 NOV 2026

Published on 15 OCT 2026

WARNING OF SKY LANTERN ACTIVITY IN THE VICINITY OF
MAE FAH LUANG-CHIANG RAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (VTCT)

1 INTRODUCTION

With effect from 23 November 2026 at 0300 UTC to 25 November 2026 at 1800 UTC, the purpose of this AIP Supplement is to inform pilots and operators concerning the release of Sky Lantern activity will take place in the vicinity of the aerodrome during "Loy Krathong Festival 2026".

2 CAUTION

Sky Lanterns are released in a variety of heights. When released, it may drift a 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.

3 DETAILS

3.1 Date and Time period reference from Chiang Rai Provincial announcement as the following:

AREA OF ACTIVITY	AIRPORT AFFECTED	DATE	TIME PERIOD (UTC)
Chiang Rai Province	VTCT	23, 24, and 25 November 2026	0300 - 0500 and 1400 - 1800 daily

3.2 Permitted Sky Lantern Specifications

3.2.1 Diameter not exceeding 90 centimetres

3.2.2 Hight not exceeding 140 centimetres

3.2.3 Volume not exceeding 1 cubic metre

3.2.4 Combustion time not exceeding 8 minutes

4 CONTACT

For further information contact via the following:

4.1 Aeronautical Information Service Sub-Division, Airside Operations Division Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport. (AOT)

Tel: +665 379 8165 or +665 379 8000

E-mail: [email protected]

4.2 Chiang Rai Control Tower

Tel: +665 379 8230

AFTN: VTCTZTZX

5 VALIDITY

This AIP Supplement will remain current until 25 November 2026 at 1800 UTC. Any changes to this AIP Supplement will be notified through NOTAM.