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Bhumibol Dam Airport

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Bhumibol Dam Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
ServesTak
LocationSam Ngao district, Tak province, Thailand
Elevation AMSL150 m / 492 ft
Coordinates17°14′03.16″N 99°03′28.48″E / 17.2342111°N 99.0579111°E / 17.2342111; 99.0579111
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VTPY is located in Thailand
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Location of the airport in Thailand
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
05/23 1,493 4,899 Asphalt

Bhumibol Dam Airport or Khuan Phumiphon Airport (Thai: สนามบินเขื่อนภูมิพล, RTGSSanambin Khuean Phumiphon) 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

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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

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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] [2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Khunan Phumipol Airport". www.airports-worldwide.com.
  2. ^ a b "PHUMIPOL DAM AIRPORT". www.thaiflyingclub.com.
  3. ^ "VTPY - Khunan Phumipol Airport". www.pilotnav.com.