¶ CHIANG MAI APPROACH CONTROL
¶ AIRSPACE
¶ ATC FACILITIES
| Position | Callsign | Frequency | Minimum FRA Rating | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTCC_APP | Chiang Mai Approach | 124.700 MHz |  |
Procedural and Radar |
| VTCC_TWR | Chiang Mai Tower | 118.100 MHz |  |
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| VTCC_GND | Chiang Mai Ground | 121.900 MHz | |
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¶ Arrival
The responsibility of Chiang Mai Approach is as follow:
- Clearing arrival STARs.
- Inform runway in use and approach procedure.
- Provide updated essential information (Such as changes in local pressure).
- Confirm ATIS information.
¶ Departure
The additional responsibility of Chiang Mai Approach is as follow:
- Clearing departure routes as established in SIDs.
- Coordinate with adjacent ATC unit concerning air traffic flow and safety.
- Provide updated essential information (Such as changes in local pressure).
¶ Bangkok Control LOA
¶ Arrival
Aircraft inbound for aerodrome in Chiang Mai Terminal Control Area shall be transfer from Bangkok Control to Chiang Mai Approach when:
- The aircraft is clear of conflict.
- At least 25 NM prior to entering Chiang Mai Approach airspace.
- Bangkok Control shall clear the aircraft to descend to FL170 before transfering control of aircraft to Chiang Mai Approach.
¶ Departure
Aircraft outbound from aerodrome in Chiang Mai Terminal Control Area shall be transfer from Chiang Mai Approach to Bangkok Control when:
- The aircraft is clear of conflict.
- At least 2 minute before leaving the Chiang Mai Approach airspace area.
- Chiang Mai Approach shall clear the aircraft to climb to FL160 before transfering control of aircraft to Bangkok Control.
¶ Lampang Approach LOA
¶ Arrival
Aircraft inbound for aerodrome in Chiang Mai Terminal Control Area shall be transfer from Lampang Approach to Chiang Mai Approach when:
- The aircraft is clear of conflict.
- At least 2 minute before entering Chiang Mai Approach airspace area.
¶ Departure
Aircraft outbound from aerodrome in Chiang Mai Terminal Control Area shall be transfer from Chiang Mai Approach to Lampang Approach when:
- The aircraft is clear of conflict.
- At least 2 minute before entering Lampang Approach airspace area.
In the event of reduced traffic for departures and arrivals at Chiang Mai International Airport, if runway 36 is being utilized, the controller has the option to issue shortcuts for arriving aircraft, subject to traffic conditions and permissions, along the following routes:
Aircraft arriving on ENBAT2A, GOGOP2A, MARNI2A, PANTA2A or PUMAM2A can expect shortcut from the STARs transition point direct to RIGTA.
Aircraft arriving on CMA2A or ADLUS2A can expect shortcut from CC112 or CC113 direct to TASIV, then direct to PUKAT.
Aircraft arriving on ASAVI2A or KABMU2A can expect shortcut from the STARs transition point direct to TASIV, then direct to PUKAT.
Aircraft arriving on MONLO2A can expect shortcut from TASIV direct to PUKAT.
¶ VFR Entry Procedure
Aircraft entering to land at Chiang Mai Aerodrome shall report over these positions from their respective direction of flight.
| Reporting Point | Landmark | Radial/DME from CMA VOR | Lat/Long |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE ROMEO | Mae Rim District | R-353/9D | 1855.0N 9857.1E |
| DELTA SIERRA | San Sai District | R-057/7D | 1851.5N 9903.0E |
| SIERRA KILO | San Kampaeng District | R-099/9D | 1844.5N 9907.5E |
| MIKE TANGO | Mae Tha District | R152/21D | 1827.5N 9908.0E |
| SIERRA INDIA | Sarapi District | R130/5D | 1843.0N 9902.0E |
- Aircraft entering to land from North of Chiang Mai International Airport, shall report over Mae Rim District, designated as MIKE ROMEO (1855.0N 9857.1E), Which is approximately 9 NM on R-353 of CMA VOR. When reaching MR the aircraft will be instructed to join aerodrome traffic circuit accordingly.
- Aircraft entering to land from Northeast of Chiang Mai International Airport, shall report over Doi Saket District, designated as DELTA SIERRA (1852.5N 9908.5E) and San Sai District, designated as SIERRA SIERRA (1851.5N 9903.0E) Which are approximately 12 NM on R-057 and 7 NM on R-043 of CMA VOR respectively. When reaching DS the aircraft will be instructed to join aerodrome traffic circuit accordingly.
- Aircraft entering to land from East of Chiang Mai International Airport, shall report over San Kampaeng District, designated as SIERRA KILO (1844.5N 9907.5E) Which is approximately 9 NM on R-099 of CMA VOR. When reaching SK the aircraft will be instructed to join aerodrome traffic circuit accordingly.
- Aircraft entering to land from South of Chiang Mai International Airport, shall report over Mae Tha District, designated as MIKE TANGO (1827.5N 9908.0E) and Sarapi District as SIERRA INDIA (1843.0N 9902.0E) Which are approximately 21 NM on R-152 and 5 NM on R-130 of CMA VOR respectively. When reaching SI the aircraft will be instructed to join aerodrome traffic circuit accordingly.
Aerodrome traffic circuit:
Runway 18 by entering left traffic circuit only.
Runway 36 by entering right traffic circuit only.
- ENR 2.1 FIR, UIR, TMA
- AD 2 Aerodromes, VTCC Chiang Mai International Airport
- VID 480952 - Creation
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