This is a list of airports in Thailand. There are 39 commercial service airports in Thailand, 10 of which are international airports.[1] The Department of Airports (DOA) managed 29 airports, while 7 airports are managed by Airports of Thailand (AOT), 3 airports are managed by Bangkok Airways (BA), and 1 airport is managed by the Royal Thai Navy (RTNV).[2] The six major international airports managed by AOT are the main gateways to Thailand for international travelers, while smaller commercial airports may be operated by the DOA or individual airlines. Thailand also has military and private airports that serve various purposes, such as supporting military operations, private aircraft operations, and general aviation.
Classification of airports
editFlight accommodation
editAirports can be classified according to the types of flights they accommodate. There are two main categories:[3]
- International airports: Serve regular international flights and operate 24/7. Have ICAO-standard customs and immigration services, as well as ground facilities for handling passengers, cargo, and mail. Can be classified into two types based on their capacity:
- Primary international airports: Provide regular facilities and services for international flights.
- Secondary international airports: Provide limited facilities and services for international flights.
- Domestic/National airports: Cater exclusively to domestic flights, without international flights.
CAAT classification
editThe Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has classified Thailand airports into four categories based on their location in large cities and passenger traffic. The four categories are as follows:[4]
- Primary hub airports: These airports have a passenger traffic of over 25 million per year and are located in Bangkok. They are the main hubs of transport and connectivity in Thailand and offer a wide range of facilities and services for both domestic and international flights.
- Secondary hub airports: These airports have a passenger traffic between 5 and 25 million per year and are located in popular tourist destinations. They offer a range of facilities and services for both domestic and international flights, but with fewer options than primary hub airports.
- Regional airports: These airports have a passenger traffic between 1 and 5 million per year and are located in smaller cities or popular tourist destinations. They offer limited facilities and services for both domestic and international flights.
- Local airports: These airports have a passenger traffic of less than 1 million per year and are located in small towns or remote areas. They offer very limited facilities and services for domestic flights only.
List of airports
editOther airports
editThis list includes airports other than the 39 airports listed above, without scheduled services, military airports, as well as airports and airstrips used solely for general aviation.
Under construction, approved and proposed
editThis list includes airports that are currently under construction, as well as those that have been approved and are in the planning stages.
Airport name | Location | Classification | Operator | Coordinates | Start | Completion | Status | |
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Flight accommodation | CAAT | |||||||
U-Tapao International Airport New Terminal Phase 1[35] |
Rayong | International | Primary | UTA | 12°40′43.34″N 101°1′15.03″E / 12.6787056°N 101.0208417°E | 2024[36] | 2027 | Prepared for construction |
Trang Airport New Terminal |
Trang | International | Regional | DOA | 7°30′15.72″N 99°37′4.97″E / 7.5043667°N 99.6180472°E | 2020[37] | 2023[38] | Under construction |
Khon Kaen International Airport New Terminal |
Khon Kaen | International | Regional | DOA | 16°27′51.95″N 102°47′11.78″E / 16.4644306°N 102.7866056°E | 2018[39] | 2023[40] | Under construction |
Buriram International Airport New Terminal |
Buriram | International | Regional | DOA | 15°13′40.43″N 103°14′55.08″E / 15.2278972°N 103.2486333°E | 2021 | 2024 | Under construction[41] |
Don Mueang International Airport Expansion: Phase 3 |
Bangkok | International | Primary | AOT | 13°54′22.83″N 100°35′43.82″E / 13.9063417°N 100.5955056°E | 2023 | 2029 | Approved[42] |
Nakhon Pathom Airport | Nakhon Pathom | International | Regional | DOA | Proposed[43] | |||
Phang Nga - Andaman International Airport | Phang Nga | International | Regional | DOA | Proposed[44] | |||
New Chiang Mai International Airport | Chiang Mai | International | Secondary | AOT | Proposed[45] | |||
Bueng Kan Airport | Bueng Kan | Proposed[46] | ||||||
Mukdahan Airport | Mukdahan | Proposed[46] | ||||||
Satun Airport | Satun | Proposed[46] | ||||||
Mukdahan Airport | Mukdahan | Proposed[46] | ||||||
Phatthalung Airport | Phatthalung | Proposed[46] | ||||||
Phayao Airport | Phayao | Proposed[46] | ||||||
Kalasin Airport | Kalasin | Proposed[46] |
Gallery
editSee also
editNotes
editReferences
edit- ^ Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (January 17, 2023), ประกาศเรื่องรายชื่อสนามบินที่ให้บริการเที่ยวบินระหว่างประเทศ [Announcement of the list of airports providing international flight services] (PDF) (in Thai)
- ^ OTP 2018, p. 157–159.
- ^ OTP 2018, p. 331.
- ^ OTP 2018, p. 333.
- ^ Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport, CAPA - Centre for Aviation, retrieved March 28, 2023
- ^ Utapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport, CAPA - Centre for Aviation, retrieved March 28, 2023
- ^ Betong Airport, Centre For Aviation, retrieved March 28, 2023
- ^ "VTCS Mae Sariang (STOL)". airportnavfinder.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- ^ "Bang Phra Airport". thaiflyingclub.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ "BAN THI "LANNA" AIRPORT". thaiflyingclub.com.
- ^ "PHUMIPOL DAM AIRPORT". thaiflyingclub.com.
- ^ "CHANTABURI AIRPORT". thaiflyingclub.com.
- ^ "Chiang Kham Airport". thaiflyingclub.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
- ^ "Kabinburi Airport". thaiflyingclub.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
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- ^ "AIRPORT". thaiflyingclub.com.
- ^ "KHORAT AIRFORCE AIRPORT". thaiflyingclub.com.
- ^ "Koh Mai Si Airport". thaiflyingclub.com.
- ^ Aot Annual report 2023 Page 29
- ^ "LAMPOON AIRPORT". www.thaiflyingclub.com. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
- ^ "Loeng Nok Tha Airport". www.thaiflyingclub.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
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- ^ "VTBIPrachin Buri RTA". airportnavfinder.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
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- ^ "VTPU Uttaradit". airportnavfinder.com.
- ^ "WATTANA NAKORN AIRPORT". thaiflyingclub.com.
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- ^ "ปลื้มขยายสนามบินตรังฉลุยเปิดใช้ปี65" (in Thai). June 23, 2020.
- ^ "อาคารผู้โดยสารใหม่ สนามบินตรัง เลื่อนเปิดปลายปี 2566". thelist (in Thai). Dec 28, 2022.
- ^ "อัพเดต!!! ความคืบหน้าสนามบินขอนแก่น คาดเปิด 2565 นี้" (in Thai). October 16, 2018.
- ^ "โกอินเตอร์! สนามบิน "ขอนแก่น" เร่งรีโนเวท "เทอร์มินอล" หลังเก่าเสร็จ มี.ค.66" (in Thai). November 21, 2022.
- ^ รักษาราชการแทนผู้อำนวยการท่าอากาศยานบุรีรัมย์ เผยความคืบหน้าโครงการพัฒนาท่าอากาศยานบุรีรัมย์ คาดว่าจะแล้วเสร็จภายในเดือนมีนาคม 2567 (in Thai), March 21, 2023
- ^ แผนปรับเปลี่ยนครั้งใหญ่!! สนามบินดอนเมือง ระยะ 3, January 12, 2023
- ^ สนามบินนครปฐม - สนามบินที่ 3 ใกล้กรุงเทพฯ สุด, January 3, 2020
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- ^ New Chiang Mai Airport, retrieved March 28, 2023
- ^ a b c d e f g เช็กสถานะว่าที่7สนามบินแห่งใหม่ แจ้งเกิดไว้ลุ้นรัฐบาลหน้าสร้าง-ล้ม, retrieved March 28, 2023
- Final Report The Study of Thailand's Aviation Master Plan (PDF) (Report). Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning. November 2018.
- "ICAO Location Indicators by State" (PDF). International Civil Aviation Organization. 2006-01-12.
- "UN Location Codes: Thailand". UN/LOCODE 2009-2. UNECE. 2010-02-08. - includes IATA codes
External links
edit- Airports of Thailand
- Department of Airports
- The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand
- Civil Aviation Training Center
- Royal Thai Air Force
- Aeronautical Radio of Thailand
- World Airport Codes
- Thai Flying Club
- Airports and Airfields at GlobalSecurity.org
- Great Circle Mapper
- FallingRain.com
- The Airport Guide