Bhumibol Dam Airport Explained

Bhumibol Dam Airport
Icao:VTPY
Type:Public
City-Served:Tak
Location:Sam Ngao district, Tak province, Thailand
Elevation-F:492
Elevation-M:150
Metric-Elev:yes
Coordinates:17.2342°N 99.0579°W
Pushpin Map:Thailand
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the airport in Thailand
Pushpin Label:VTPY
R1-Number:05/23
R1-Length-F:4,899
R1-Length-M:1,493
R1-Surface:Asphalt
Metric-Rwy:yes

Bhumibol Dam Airport or Khuan Phumiphon Airport (Thai: สนามบินเขื่อนภูมิพล,) is an operational airfield located in Sam Ngao district, Tak province, Thailand.[1] The airport currently serves the Bhumibol Dam and is operated by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. [2]

Equipment

Bhumibol Dam Airport uses aviation gasoline (AVGAS) for refueling purposes. For communications, the frequency of the airport is TWR 122.3 MHz (local control).[1]

Layout

Bhumibol Dam Airport is operated by a small air terminal that also doubles as a control tower.The airfield consists of a single asphalt runway designed as 05/23 with a length of 4,899 ft and also a width of 98 ft. Runway 05/23 originally did not have any obstructions. Accommodated with the runway is a 951 ft long apron currently used as helipads.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Khunan Phumipol Airport. www.airports-worldwide.com.
  2. Web site: PHUMIPOL DAM AIRPORT. www.thaiflyingclub.com.
  3. Web site: VTPY - Khunan Phumipol Airport. www.pilotnav.com.
  4. Web site: PHUMIPOL DAM AIRPORT. www.thaiflyingclub.com.