Chiang Rai Airport (VTCT / CEI)
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VTCT airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- VTCT
- IATA code
- CEI
- City
- Chiang Rai
- Region
- Chiang Rai
- Country
- Thailand
- Elevation
- 1,280 ft (390 m)
- Time zone
- Asia/Bangkok (UTC+7)
- Coordinates
- 19.9523° N, 99.8829° E
- Empty legs from
- 1
- Empty legs to
- 6
Weather & airport info VTCT
Current weather
Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 10:00 UTC- Wind
- 1 kt (2 km/h) from variable directions
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Clouds
- scattered clouds at 2,500 ft
- Temperature
- 27 °C (dew point 26 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,012 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR VTCT 031000Z VRB01KT 9999 SCT025 27/26 Q1012 NOSIG
Forecast (TAF)
- 03 Nov, 06:00–12:00 UTC5 kt (9 km/h) from north (360°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 3,000 ft
- 03 Nov, 06:00–14:00 UTCtemporarilyvisibility 4 km · Thunderstorm with rain · few clouds at 2,500 ft, broken clouds at 3,000 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF VTCT 030500Z 0306/0412 36005KT 9999 SCT030 TEMPO 0306/0314 4000 TSRA FEW025CB BKN030
Airport
- Elevation
- 1,280 ft (390 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:22 / 17:45 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,000 m (9,843 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- Approach: 163.05
- ATIS: 927.7
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map VTCT
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts
Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:
EUROCONTROL: nationale AIS-Websites →For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for VTCT(8)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- Out of serviceSecondary surveillance radar: unserviceableA4125/26· from 09 Nov, 15:00 UTC · until 09 Nov, 21:00 UTC
The Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) is out of service due to maintenance. This radar system helps air traffic control identify aircraft and determine their altitude.
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SSR U/S DUE TO MAINT
A4125/26 NOTAMN Q) VTBB/QCSAS/I/BO/AE/000/999/1958N09953E256 A) VTCT B) 2611091500 C) 2611092100 E) SSR U/S DUE TO MAINT
- Out of servicePAPI: unserviceableA4331/26· until 28 Jan, 11:00 UTC
The PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) on the right side of runway 21 at Chiang Rai airport is out of service. The PAPI is an approach lighting system that provides visual guidance to pilots for the correct glide path to the runway.
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PAPI RIGHT SIDE RWY 21 U/S
A4331/26 NOTAMR A2945/26 Q) VTBB/QLPAS/IV/BO/A/000/999/1922N09826E005 A) VTCT B) 2610310626 C) 2701281100 E) PAPI RIGHT SIDE RWY 21 U/S
- Out of servicePAPI: unserviceableA4099/26· until 15 Jan, 10:00 UTC
The PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) on the right side of runway 03 is out of service. The PAPI is an optical aid that shows pilots the correct altitude during approach.
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PAPI RIGHT SIDE RWY 03 U/S
A4099/26 NOTAMR A3652/26 Q) VTBB/QLPAS/IV/BO/A/000/999/1922N09826E005 A) VTCT B) 2610170257 C) 2701151000 E) PAPI RIGHT SIDE RWY 03 U/S
- NoticeAerodrome control tower: hours of service are nowA4352/26· until 03 Nov, 14:30 UTC
The operating hours for Air Traffic Services at Chiang Rai airport have changed and are now from 21:30 to 14:30.
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ATS HR SER CHANGED TO 2130-1430
A4352/26 NOTAMN Q) VTBB/QSTAH/IV/BO/A/000/999/1957N09953E005 A) VTCT B) 2611022130 C) 2611031430 E) ATS HR SER CHANGED TO 2130-1430
- Out of serviceInstrument approach procedure: not availableV0498/26· until 12 Nov, 15:00 UTC
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE not authorized ILS (instrument landing system) or localizer Y runway 03.
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[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE NOT AUTHORIZED ILS OR LOC Y RWY 03.
V0498/26 NOTAMN Q) VTBB/QPIAU/I/BO/A/000/999/1957N09952E005 A) VTCT B) 2610291857 C) 2611121500 E) [US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE NOT AUTHORIZED ILS OR LOC Y RWY 03.
- Out of serviceInstrument approach procedure: not availableV0497/26· until 12 Nov, 15:00 UTC
The instrument approach procedure VOR for runway 03 is not authorized.
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[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE NOT AUTHORIZED VOR RWY 03.
V0497/26 NOTAMN Q) VTBB/QPIAU/I/BO/A/000/999/1957N09952E005 A) VTCT B) 2610291854 C) 2611121500 E) [US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE NOT AUTHORIZED VOR RWY 03.
- NoticeAerodrome: concentration of birdsA4091/26· until 14 Jan, 14:30 UTC
There is a concentration of birds and bats in the vicinity of the airport. Birds weigh from 12 to 3500 grams, bats from 14 to 70 grams.
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BIRD AND BAT CONCENTRATION IN THE VICINITY OF AD DETAIL AS FLW: 1.TYPE OF BIRDS: ASIAN OPENBILL, RED COLLARED DOVE, EASTERN SPOTTED DOVE, SCALY-BREASTED MUNIA, LITTLE RINGED PLOVER, BLACK-WINGED KITE, EASTERN MARSH HARRIER, COMMON KESTREL, BARN SWALLOW, ORIENTAL PRATINCOLE BIRD WEIGHT: 12 UP TO 3500 GRAMS MAX FLOCK LARGE SIZE: 387 BIRDS 2.TYPE OF BATS: LESSER ASIATIC YELLOW HOUSE BAT, GREATER ASIATIC YELLOW HOUSE BAT BAT WEIGHT: 14 UP TO 70 GRAMS MAX FLOCK LARGE SIZE : 300 BATS
A4091/26 NOTAMN Q) VTBB/QFAHX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/1957N09953E005 A) VTCT B) 2610161510 C) 2701141430 E) BIRD AND BAT CONCENTRATION IN THE VICINITY OF AD DETAIL AS FLW: 1.TYPE OF BIRDS: ASIAN OPENBILL, RED COLLARED DOVE, EASTERN SPOTTED DOVE, SCALY-BREASTED MUNIA, LITTLE RINGED PLOVER, BLACK-WINGED KITE, EASTERN MARSH HARRIER, COMMON KESTREL, BARN SWALLOW, ORIENTAL PRATINCOLE BIRD WEIGHT: 12 UP TO 3500 GRAMS MAX FLOCK LARGE SIZE: 387 BIRDS 2.TYPE OF BATS: LESSER ASIATIC YELLOW HOUSE BAT, GREATER ASIATIC YELLOW HOUSE BAT BAT WEIGHT: 14 UP TO 70 GRAMS MAX FLOCK LARGE SIZE : 300 BATS
- NoticeRunwayA3730/26· permanent
Runway PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS changed as follows: runway 21 threshold ELEV and HIGHEST ELEV of TDZ of PA runway READ 389M (1275 ft) INSTEAD of 389M (1276 ft above sea level) see AIP aerodrome VTCT 2.12, aerodrome 2-VTCT-1-5
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RWY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS CHANGED AS FLW: RWY 21 THR ELEV AND HIGHEST ELEV OF TDZ OF PA RWY READ 389M (1275FT) INSTEAD OF 389M (1276FT AMSL) REF AIP AD VTCT 2.12, AD 2-VTCT-1-5
A3730/26 NOTAMN Q) VTBB/QMRXX/IV/BO/A/000/999/1957N09953E005 A) VTCT B) 2609240446 C) PERM E) RWY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS CHANGED AS FLW: RWY 21 THR ELEV AND HIGHEST ELEV OF TDZ OF PA RWY READ 389M (1275FT) INSTEAD OF 389M (1276FT AMSL) REF AIP AD VTCT 2.12, AD 2-VTCT-1-5
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
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Map: Chiang Rai Airport
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VTCT airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Chiang Rai airport (VTCT) today?
There are currently 7 valid NOTAMs for Chiang Rai (VTCT). Affected: PAPI: unserviceable; Instrument approach procedure: not available. 1 more NOTAM starts in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Chiang Rai airport (VTCT)?
According to the latest weather report for VTCT (METAR, 03 Nov, 10:00 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 1 kt (2 km/h) from variable directions, visibility 10 km or more, temperature 27 °C (dew point 26 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Chiang Rai airport (VTCT)?
Chiang Rai (VTCT) has one runway: runway 03/21 with 3,000 m (9,843 ft), asphalt.
What are the radio frequencies at Chiang Rai airport (VTCT)?
Frequencies at VTCT: ATIS 927.7 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Chiang Rai International Airport?
The ICAO code is VTCT and the IATA code is CEI. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of VTCT airport?
Chiang Rai International Airport sits at 1,280 ft (390 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Asia/Bangkok.
Can I fly to VTCT by private jet?
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Are there empty legs from or to VTCT?
There are currently 1 empty legs departing from and 6 arriving at Chiang Rai International Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.