List of airports in Thailand

There are 39 commercial service airports in Thailand, 10 of which are international airports. The Department of Airports (DOA) manages 29 airports, while 6 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). 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. 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.

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. 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.

Classification of airports Flight accommodation Airports can be classified according to the types of flights they accommodate. There are two main categories: 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: 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 Airport name City served Location IATA ICAO Classification Operator CoordinatesProvinceDistrictFlight accommodationCAAT International airportsDon Mueang International AirportBangkok Metropolitan RegionBangkokDon MueangDMKVTBDInternationalPrimaryAOTSuvarnabhumi AirportBangkok Metropolitan RegionSamut PrakanBang PhliBKKVTBSChiang Mai International AirportChiang MaiLamphunLampangChiang MaiMueang Chiang MaiCNXVTCCSecondaryMae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International AirportChiang RaiChiang RaiMueang Chiang RaiCEIVTCTRegionalKrabi International AirportKrabiKrabiNuea KhlongKBVVTSGDOAPhuket International AirportPhuketPhuketThalangHKTVTSPSecondaryAOTU-Tapao International AirportChonburiPattayaRayongRayongBan ChangUTPVTBULocalRTNVHat Yai International AirportHat YaiSongkhlaKhlong Hoi KhongHDYVTSSRegionalAOTSamui International AirportKoh SamuiSurat ThaniKoh SamuiUSMVTSMBASurat Thani International AirportSurat ThaniSurat ThaniPhunphinURTVTSBDOAUdon Thani International AirportUdon ThaniUdon ThaniMueang Udon ThaniUTHVTUD Domestic airportsBetong AirportBetongYalaYalaBetongBTZVTSYDomesticLocalDOABuriram AirportBuriramSurinBuriramSatuekBFVVTUOChumphon AirportChumphonChumphonPathioCJMVTSEHua Hin AirportHua HinPrachuap Khiri KhanHua HinHHQVTPHKhon Kaen AirportKhon KaenKhon KaenMueang Khon KaenKKCVTUKRegionalLampang AirportLampangLampangMueang LampangLPTVTCLLocalLoei AirportLoeiLoeiMueang LoeiLOEVTULMae Hong Son AirportMae Hong SonMae Hong SonMueang Mae Hong SonHGNVTCHMae Sariang AirportMae SariangMae Hong SonMae Sariang–VTCSMae Sot AirportMae SotTakTakMae SotMAQVTPMNakhon Phanom AirportNakhon PhanomNakhon PhanomMueang Nakhon PhanomKOPVTUWNakhon Ratchasima AirportNakhon RatchasimaNakhon RatchasimaChaloem Phra KiatNAKVTUQNakhon Si Thammarat AirportNakhon Si ThammaratNakhon Si ThammaratMueang Nakhon Si ThammaratNSTVTSFNan Nakhon AirportNanNanMueang NanNNTVTCNNarathiwat AirportNarathiwatNarathiwatMueang NarathiwatNAWVTSCPai AirportPaiMae Hong SonPaiPYYVTCIPattani AirportPattaniPattaniNong ChikPANVTSKPhetchabun AirportPhetchabunPhetchabunLom SakPHYVTPBPhitsanulok AirportPhitsanulokPhitsanulokMueang PhitsanulokPHSVTPPPhrae AirportPhraePhraeMueang PhraePRHVTCPRanong AirportRanongRanongMueang RanongUNNVTSRRoi Et AirportRoi EtRoi EtThawat BuriROIVTUVSakon Nakhon AirportSakon NakhonSakon NakhonMueang Sakon NakhonSNOVTUISukhothai AirportSukhothaiSukhothaiSawankhalokTHSVTPOBATak AirportTakTakMueang TakTKTVTPTDOATrang AirportTrangTrangMueang TrangTSTVTSTTrat AirportTratTratKhao SamingTDXVTBOBAUbon Ratchathani AirportUbon RatchathaniUbon RatchathaniMueang Ubon RatchathaniUBPVTUURegionalDOA

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. Airport name Location ICAO IATA Operator CoordinatesProvinceDistrictBang Phra Airport Chonburi Si Racha VTBT Thai Flying Club Ban Thi Airport Lamphun Ban Thi VTCM Bhumibol Dam Airport Tak Sam Ngao VTPYEGAT Cha-ian Airport Nakhon Si Thammarat Pak Phun VTSN RTA Chanthaburi Airstrip Chanthaburi Tha Mai VTBCRTNV Chiang Kham Airport Phayao Chiang Kham VTCB RTA Kabinburi Airport Prachinburi Kabinburi VTZ3 Sahapat Kamphaeng Saen Airport Nakhon Pathom Kamphaeng Saen VTBK KDT RTAF Khok Kathiam Air Force Base Lopburi Mueang Lopburi VTBL KKM RTAFKorat Royal Thai Air Force Base Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Ratchasima VTUNKoh Mai Si Airport Trat Ko Mai Si ZZAAot Annual report 2023 Page 29 Soneva KiriKoh Takian Airport Trat Mueang Trat VTBV RTAFLamphun Airport Lamphun Lamphun VTCO SahaphatLoeng Nok Tha Airport Yasothon Loeng Nok ThaLom Sak Airport Phetchabun Lom Sak Nakhon Sawan Airport Nakhon Sawan Mueang Nakhon Sawan VTPN DRRAA Namphong Airstrip Khon Kaen Nam Phong RTAF Nok Airfield Chiang Mai Ban Thi VTCY Nok Aviation Flying ClubNot related to Nok Air or Nok Mini. Nong Khor Airfield Chonburi Si Racha Paramotor Thailand Old Chiang Rai Airport Chiang Rai Mueang Chiang Rai VTCR RTAF Pak Phreaw Airport Saraburi Mueang Saraburi VTBE RTA Pattaya Airpark Chonburi Bang Lamung VTBFPhotharam Airport Ratchaburi Photharam VTPRThai Aerospace Services Phuket Airpark Phuket Thalang VTSW Prachin Buri Airport Prachin Buri Mueang Prachin Buri VTBI RTA Prachuap Khiri Khan Air Force Base Prachuap Khiri Khan Mueang Prachuap Khiri Khan VTBP RTAF Rob Muang Airport Roi Et Mueang Roi Et VTUR RTA Songkhla Airport Songkhla Mueang Songkhla VTSH SGZ RTNVSurin Airport Surin Mueang Surin VTUJ PXR DOA Takhli Air Force Base Nakhon Sawan Takhli VTPI TKH RTAF Uttaradit Airport Uttaradit Mueang Uttaradit VTPU UTR DOA Watthana Nakhon Airport Sa Kaeo Watthana Nakhon VTBWRTAF

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 StatusFlight accommodationCAATU-Tapao International AirportNew TerminalPhase 1RayongInternationalPrimaryUTA20242027Prepared for constructionTrang AirportNew TerminalTrangRegionalDOA20202023Under constructionKhon Kaen International AirportNew TerminalKhon KaenDOA20182023Buriram International AirportNew TerminalBuriramDOA20212024Under constructionDon Mueang International AirportExpansion: Phase 3BangkokPrimaryAOT20232029ApprovedNakhon Pathom AirportNakhon PathomRegionalDOAProposedPhang Nga - Andaman International AirportPhang NgaDOAProposedNew Chiang Mai International AirportChiang MaiSecondaryAOTProposedBueng Kan AirportBueng KanProposedMukdahan AirportMukdahanSatun AirportSatunMukdahan AirportMukdahanPhatthalung AirportPhatthalungPhayao AirportPhayaoKalasin AirportKalasin

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