Flight Ops to Bangkok ASEAN 2019

Flight Ops to Bangkok ASEAN 2019: The ASEAN 2019 Summit is underway in Bangkok. Running until June 23, the summit sees governments from 10 member states descend on the Thai capital increasing private jet activity at Don Mueang International Airport. Here’s what you need to know about flight ops to Bangkok.

Don Mueang International Airport

• ICAO: VTBD
• IATA: DMK
• Coordinates: 13°54’45″N 100°36’24″E 
• Elevation 9 ft (3m)
• Runways: 2
• Time Zone: UTC+7
• Operating hours: 24/7 

Operational Information

• Slots are required (lead time is 1-2 working days)
• Landing permission is required (lead time 1-2  working days)
• Private flights require overflight and landing permits
• Non-scheduled flights require overflight and landing permits
• Overnight parking is allowed but not for more than 48 hrs for aircraft MTOW of fewer than 45,000 Kgs
• Aircraft with an MTOW over 45,000 Kgs can park for a maximum of 3 hours operating 0030UTC-1659UTC
• Parking approval takes 1-2 working days
• Aircraft can reposition at VTBU for parking or hangar usage
• VTBD has extremely high traffic for fuel trucks
• ADHOC operators must be aware that fuel truck will be late and a minimum notice period of 1 hour is required due to airport congestion

About ASEAN

This year is the 34th ASEAN Summit that sees government officials from the Southeast Asian member states of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philipines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam come together to explore ways they can accelerate the economic growth, social progress, and cultural development while promoting peace and stability in the region.

For more information on ASEAN 2019, click here

For support with your Fight Ops to Bangkok, contact UAS