¶ PHUKET INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
¶ Airspace
¶ ATC FACILITIES
| Position | Callsign | Frequency | Minimum FRA Rating | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTSP_APP | Phuket Approach | 124.700 MHz |  |
Procedural and ATS Surveillance |
| VTSP_A_APP | Phuket Arrival | 120.700 MHz | |
Procedural and ATS Surveillance |
| VTSP_TWR | Phuket Tower | 118.100 MHz |  |
- |
| VTSP_GND | Phuket Ground | 121.900 MHz |  |
- |
| VTSP_DEL | Phuket Delivery | 118.550 MHz | |
- |
¶ ATS AIRSPACE
| Designation and Lateral Limits | A circle of 5 NM radius centre on 0806.7N 09818.6E |
| Vertical Limits | 2,000 ft / AGL |
| Airspace Classification | C |
| ATS Unit Callsign | Phuket Tower |
| Language(s) | English, Thai |
| Transition Altitude | 11,000 ft MSL |
¶ RUNWAY INFORMATION
| Runway | True Bearing | Length and Width | Surface Type | TDZ - Elevation | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 085º | 3,000 m x 45 m | Asphalt Concrete | 19 ft | Edge |
| 27 | 265º | 3,000 m x 45 m | Asphalt Concrete | 84 ft | SALS, Edge |
SALS - Short Approach Lighting System
¶ RUNWAY DECLARED DISTANCES
| DECLARED DISTANCES (Meters) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runway | TORA | TODA | ASDA | LDA | |
| 09 | 3,000 m | 3,000 m | 3,000 m | 3,000 m | |
| 27 | 3,100 m | 3,100 m | 3,100 m | 3,000 m | |
TORA - Takeoff Run Available
TODA - Takeoff Distance Available
ASDA - Accelerated Distance Stop Available
LDA - Landing Distance Available
¶ RUNWAY INTERSECTION DISTANCES
Departing aircraft will normally be directed by ATC to use the full length of the runway for take-off. Pilots may request or ATC may propose an intersection departure. The final decision whether to make an intersection departure rests with the pilot.
| TAKEOFF RUN AVAILABLE (TORA) RUNWAY 09 (Meters) | |
|---|---|
| A | 3,000 m |
| B | 2,700 m |
| E | 2,100 m |
| TAKEOFF RUN AVAILABLE (TORA) RUNWAY 27 (Meters) | |
|---|---|
| J | 3,100 m |
| H | 3.000 m |
| G | 2,500 m |
| F | 2,200 m |
¶ RADIO NAVIGATION AND LANDING AIDS
| Type of NAVAID | ID | Frequency | Coordinate |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVOR / DME | PUT | 116.900 MHz CH 116X |
080654.83N 0981822.69E |
| ILS CAT I LOC / DME RWY 27 | IPKT | 109.900 MHz CH 36X |
080647.72N 0981819.73E |
| GP (RWY 27) | IPKT | 333.800 MHz | 080648.27N 0981942.21E |
| MM | IPKT | 75 MHz | 080655.43N 0982015.73E |
¶ Overview
The purpose of the clearance delivery position is to provide air traffic control services related to the initial clearance of an aircraft for departure. Clearance delivery is one of the key positions within the air traffic control system.
- Issues departure clearances, including route, altitude, and instructions.
- The position ensures a smooth and efficient flow of departing aircraft.
¶ ATC Facilities
| Position | Callsign | Frequency | Minimum FRA Rating | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTSP_DEL | Phuket Delivery | 118.550 MHz | |
- |
¶ SID Assignment
SID assignment in Bangkok FIR is fairly simple. Depending on the route the aircraft is taking, the SID will be chosen to align the aircraft with that route.
There are two types of SIDs at Phuket: RNAV and conventional SIDs.
| RNAV SIDs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airway | Waypoint | Runway 09 | Runway 27 |
| B579 | REBED | 1C | 1D |
| G331 | SUSID | 1C | 1D |
| G458 | SAVSA | 1C | 1D |
| L515, R325 | UPSAB | 1C | 1D |
| L645, R203 | UBNEN | 1C | 1D |
| L759 | SATVA | 1C | 1D |
| P627 | ANPUB | 1C | 1D |
| R575, W33 | ONETI | 1C | 1D |
| R588, Y99 | EMRIT | 1C | 1D |
| W14 | EPGOT | 1C | 1D |
| W34, Y5 | IGEVI | 1C | 1D |
| Conventional SIDs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airway | Waypoint | Runway 09 | Runway 27 |
| G458 | STN (Surat VOR) | 1A | 1B |
| R325 | UTHAI | 1A | 1B |
| W14 | TRN (Trang VOR) | 1A | 1B |
Initial Climb for Phuket is 5,000 ft.
¶ Squawk Code
The squawk code for Bangkok FIR are as follows:
| Flight Status | SSR Code |
|---|---|
| International | 0700-0777, 6100-6177 |
| Domestic | 1260-1277, 3301-3377, 4200-4277, 4400-4477, 4500-4577, 7200-7277 |
It is recommended to use the squawk request system in Aurora to prevent duplication of squawk codes.
¶ Other Restriction
Normally, RNAV aircraft flying into Don Mueang International Airport or overflying BKK (Bangkok VOR) will be subject to using an alternative route when VT-D59 is active.
When VT-D59 is active, the route will be:
| Origin | Destination | Route |
|---|---|---|
| VTSP | VTBD | EMRIT Y99 HOTEL DCT SABAI |
| VTSP | Overfly BKK | EMRIT Y99 BKK […] |
When VT-D59 is not active, the route will be:
| Origin | Destination | Route |
|---|---|---|
| VTSP | VTBD | IGEVI Y5 EGUBO Y99 HOTEL DCT SABAI |
| VTSP | Overfly BKK | IGEVI Y5 EGUBO Y99 BKK […] |
¶ Overview
The purpose of the ground controller position is to provide air traffic control services related to aircraft movements on the ground. The ground controller is one of the key positions within the air traffic control system responsible for coordinating and guiding aircraft on the airport surface.
- Giving taxi instructions to departing and arriving aircraft.
- Giving departure instructions to VFR aircraft if necessary.
¶ ATC Facilities
| Position | Callsign | Frequency | Minimum FRA Rating | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTSP_GND | Phuket Ground | 121.900 MHz | |
- |
¶ Special Procedure
The ground controller and tower controller coordinate for the transfer of aircraft control. Ideally, the transfer occurs before the aircraft reaches the holding point for the runway. This promotes smoother traffic flow.
¶ Overview
The purpose of the tower controller position is to provide air traffic control services related to the management of aircraft within the airport's air traffic zone. The tower controller is one of the key positions within the air traffic control system responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in the vicinity of the airport.
- Giving take-off and landing clearance to departing and arriving aircraft.
- Giving departure instruction for aircraft.
- Giving traffic information to aircraft to look for traffic.
- Handle VFR aircraft in the airport circuit pattern.
¶ ATC Facilities
| Position | Callsign | Frequency | Minimum FRA Rating | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTSP_TWR | Phuket Tower | 118.100 MHz | |
- |
¶ VFR Entry Procedure
Aircraft entering to land at Phuket Aerodrome shall report over these positions from their respective direction of flight.
| Reporting Point | Landmark | Radial/DME from PUT VOR | Lat/Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| TANGO MIKE | Thai Mueang District | R-352/17D | 0823.5N 09816.0E |
| KILO KILO | Khok Kloi Sub District | R-360/9D | 0816.0N 9819.0E |
| PAPA NOVEMBER | Phang-nga Town | R-033/24D | 0826.5N 09831.5E |
| YANKEE NOVEMBER | Ko Yao Noi | R089/18D | 0807.0N 09837.0E |
| ROMEO CHARLIE | Ko Racha Yai | R174/31D | 0736.0N 09822.0E |
| PAPA KILO | Phuket Town | R160/15D | 0753.0N 9823.5E |
- Aircraft entering to land from North of Phuket International Airport, shall report over Thai Muang District, designated as TANGO MIKE (0823.5N 09816.0E) and Ban Khok Kloi designated as KILO KILO (0816.0N 9819.0E) which are approximately 17 NM on R-352 and 9 NM on R-360 of PUT VOR/DME respectively. When reaching KK the aircraft will be instructed to join aerodrome traffic circuit accordingly.
- Aircraft entering to land from Northeast of Phuket International Airport, shall report over Phang Nga City, designated as PAPA NOVEMBER (0826.5N 09831.5E) which is 24 NM on R-033 of PUT VOR/DME. When reaching PN the aircraft will be instructed to join aerodrome traffic circuit accordingly.
- Aircraft entering to land from East of Phuket International Airport, shall report over Ko Yao Noi, designated as YANKEE NOVEMBER (0807.0N 09837.0E) which is 18 NM on R-089 of PUT VOR/DME. When reaching YN the aircraft will be instructed to join aerodrome traffic circuit accordingly.
- Aircraft entering to land from South of Phuket International Airport, shall report over Ko Racha Yai, designated as ROMEO CHARLIE (0736.0N 09822.0E) and Phuket City, designated as PAPA KILO (0753.0N 9823.5E) which are approximately 31 NM on R-174 and 15 NM on R-160 of PUT VOR/DME respectively. When reach PK the aircraft will be instructed to join aerodrome traffic circuit accordingly.
Aerodrome traffic circuit:
Using both sides of traffic circuit
Overhead approach pattern
Runway 09 by left turn pattern.
Runway 27 by right turn pattern.
Revision: AIRAC 2410 (19 October 2024)
- ENR 1.10 FLIGHT PLANNING
- ENR 2.1 FIR, UIR, TMA
- AD 2 Aerodromes, VTSP
- AIRAC AIP SUP A22/24
- VID 480952 - Creation
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