List of airports in Thailand
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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) manages 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 (RTN).[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.
History
In 1974, about 227 airfields were reported in Thailand, including both active and former airfields of which 176 were usable. 47 of that number had permanent-surface runways, and 32 of which were used for civilian operations. The remaining usable airfields, 42 of which had with over 2,000 feet in length, while the other 87 had runways less than 2,000 feet in length. Airfields were evenly distributed across the country, and smaller airfields positioned along the borders of Thailand were used by the Border Patrol Police.[3] In 1979, about 158 airfields were reported in Thailand, 150 of which were usable; 55 of that number had permanent-surfaced runways, including 30 with runways over 1,220 meters long and ten with runways over 2,440 meters long.[4]
In 1990, about 127 airfields were reported in Thailand, 103 of which were usable. Of that number, 56 had permanent-surface runways, including one with runways measuring over 3,659 meters long, 26 measuring over 1,220 meters long, and 13 measuring over 2,440 meters long.[5] In 2003, about 109 airfields were reported in Thailand. Of that number, 65 had a paved surface with six measuring less than 914 meters long, 19 measuring more than 914 meters long, 23 measuring more than 1,524 meters long, and 17 measuring more than 2,438 meters long. There was a total of 44 unpaved airfields, one had runways measuring more than 1,524 meters long, 15 measuring more than 914 meters long, and 28 measured less than 914 meters long.[6]
Classification of airports
Flight accommodation
Airports can be classified according to the types of flights they accommodate. There are two main categories:[7]
- 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
The 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:[8]
- 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
Other airports
This 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
This 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight accommodation | CAAT | |||||||
| U-Tapao International Airport New Terminal Phase 1[39] |
Rayong | International | Primary | UTA | 12°40′43.34″N 101°1′15.03″E | 2024[40] | 2027 | Prepared for construction |
| Trang Airport New Terminal |
Trang | Regional | DOA | 7°30′15.72″N 99°37′4.97″E | 2020[41] | 2023[42] | Under construction | |
| Khon Kaen International Airport New Terminal |
Khon Kaen | DOA | 16°27′51.95″N 102°47′11.78″E | 2018[43] | 2023[44] | |||
| Buriram International Airport New Terminal |
Buriram | DOA | 15°13′40.43″N 103°14′55.08″E | 2021 | 2024 | Under construction[45] | ||
| Don Mueang International Airport Expansion: Phase 3 |
Bangkok | Primary | AOT | 13°54′22.83″N 100°35′43.82″E | 2023 | 2029 | Approved[46] | |
| Nakhon Pathom Airport | Nakhon Pathom | Regional | DOA | Proposed[47] | ||||
| Phang Nga - Andaman International Airport | Phang Nga | DOA | Proposed[48] | |||||
| New Chiang Mai International Airport | Chiang Mai | Secondary | AOT | Proposed[49] | ||||
| Bueng Kan Airport | Bueng Kan | Proposed[50] | ||||||
| Mukdahan Airport | Mukdahan | |||||||
| Satun Airport | Satun | |||||||
| Mukdahan Airport | Mukdahan | |||||||
| Phatthalung Airport | Phatthalung | |||||||
| Phayao Airport | Phayao | |||||||
| Kalasin Airport | Kalasin | |||||||
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