snoop1130 Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 BANGKOK (NNT) - Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has revealed that Suvarnabhumi Airport's operational capacity is expecting a significant increase with the anticipated completion of its third runway in July. According to Suriya, the expansion is expected to elevate the airport's flight handling capacity from 67 flights per hour to 94, a crucial step towards bolstering Thailand's status as a key aviation hub in the region. The third runway, located to the east of the current runways, will come with its own passenger terminal and other airport facilities. In line with efforts to upgrade its facilities and services, the airport recently celebrated the opening of the Satellite 1 (SAT-1) passenger terminal. This development has already started to show positive outcomes, with 13 airlines currently operating from the new building. The introduction of the SAT-1 terminal has significantly contributed to the increase in flight operations at Suvarnabhumi, with the daily number of flights serviced by the new terminal rising to 86. Officials said this figure is projected to climb to 112 flights per day by the end of the month, highlighting the successful integration of the new facility into the airport's overall operations. By Krajangwit Johjit Full story: NNT 2024-02-12 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted February 12 Popular Post Share Posted February 12 Equals longer waits at immigration. 3 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandGuy Posted February 12 Popular Post Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, connda said: Equals longer waits at immigration. The third runway, located to the east of the current runways, will come with its own passenger terminal and other airport facilities. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kickstart Posted February 12 Popular Post Share Posted February 12 50 minutes ago, ThailandGuy said: The third runway, located to the east of the current runways, will come with its own passenger terminal and other airport facilities. 50 minutes ago, ThailandGuy said: Equals longer waits at immigratio At this time, they is never enough staff at the immigration desks, most are nearly always empty. If the new terminal has all the "facilities", if they have they own immigration, will that include an immigration officer at each desk 24/7, I am not holding my breath. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted February 12 Popular Post Share Posted February 12 11 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has revealed that Suvarnabhumi Airport's operational capacity is expecting a significant increase with the anticipated completion of its third runway in July. As long as they match the extra capacity with staffing levels. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 (edited) 12 hours ago, ThailandGuy said: The third runway, located to the east of the current runways, will come with its own passenger terminal and other airport facilities. We came in on a flight with Qatar last week, on the evening of February 5th and must have been dropped off there, as we then had to get the new subway to the main terminal building to clear immigration and collect our bags. We couldn't see very much except the subway train due to giant hoardings around the place. Immigration was quite easy, we arrived at this terminal, took the subway to main terminal, collected bags, cleared immigration and were sat in the taxi from Suvarnabhumi to DMK within 55 minutes. Edited February 13 by Scouse123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Older and Wiser Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, Scouse123 said: We came in on a flight with Qatar last week, on the evening of February 5th and must have been dropped off there, as we then had to get the new subway to the main terminal building to clear immigration and collect our bags. We couldn't see very much except the subway train due to giant hoardings around the place. Immigration was quite easy, we arrived at this terminal, took the subway to main terminal, collected bags, cleared immigration and were sat in the taxi from Suvarnabhumi to DMK within 55 minutes. That would imply there are no immigration facilities at the new terminal; that you still have to clear immigration at the main terminal. Immigration time varies with your arrival time. I usually arrive from the Philippines around 5pm; no sweat. But last year my flight on PAL, needless to say, was delayed 5 hours, meaning we arrived along with many flights from Europe. It took one and a half hours just to clear immigration. Incidentally, as a 77 year old, standing around for that length of time is no joke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post proton Posted February 13 Popular Post Share Posted February 13 8 minutes ago, Older and Wiser said: That would imply there are no immigration facilities at the new terminal; that you still have to clear immigration at the main terminal. Immigration time varies with your arrival time. I usually arrive from the Philippines around 5pm; no sweat. But last year my flight on PAL, needless to say, was delayed 5 hours, meaning we arrived along with many flights from Europe. It took one and a half hours just to clear immigration. Incidentally, as a 77 year old, standing around for that length of time is no joke. Why did you not use the fast lane? you can when 70 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 50 minutes ago, Older and Wiser said: That would imply there are no immigration facilities at the new terminal; that you still have to clear immigration at the main terminal. Immigration time varies with your arrival time. I usually arrive from the Philippines around 5pm; no sweat. But last year my flight on PAL, needless to say, was delayed 5 hours, meaning we arrived along with many flights from Europe. It took one and a half hours just to clear immigration. Incidentally, as a 77 year old, standing around for that length of time is no joke. Hi, There were definitely no immigration facilities there as the building is not completed. We arrived early evening. You are aware that there is a designated lane for the elderly, monks, disabled in the main terminal for you, and me as it happens, as I have a registered disability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Let's hope they employ more staff too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Facing China? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Flights are only between 112 a day 06.00 till 24.00 that's only 10 flights an hour, when you compare that to Heathrow's 650 landings a day it makes a mockery of BKK airport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 29 minutes ago, Scouse123 said: Hi, There were definitely no immigration facilities there as the building is not completed. We arrived early evening. You are aware that there is a designated lane for the elderly, monks, disabled in the main terminal for you, and me as it happens, as I have a registered disability. I was just standing one time leaning on a walking stick and got called over to the VIP counter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfinasi Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Welcome to BKK, as you exit our new airport terminal, take time to observe the history displayed on the way, in front of the ramp for example, you will see a full size memorial to how immigration was done in the 20th century... oh wait.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, proton said: Why did you not use the fast lane? you can when 70 And over 50 if you have the right visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 5 hours ago, hotchilli said: As long as they match the extra capacity with staffing levels. "the expansion is expected to elevate the airport's flight handling capacity from 67 flights per hour to 94, a crucial step towards bolstering Thailand's status as a key aviation hub in the region." (my bold) If many of the passengers originate from Thailand (especially Thai citizens) or ASEAN country citizens versus Non-ASEAN countries, immigration may not be as impacted as from arrivals beyond ASEAN countries. Airport authorities should already know what passengers to expect as participating airlines must in advance purchase "gates" and identify flight departures & arrivals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchidfan Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 5 hours ago, Older and Wiser said: That would imply there are no immigration facilities at the new terminal; that you still have to clear immigration at the main terminal. Immigration time varies with your arrival time. I usually arrive from the Philippines around 5pm; no sweat. But last year my flight on PAL, needless to say, was delayed 5 hours, meaning we arrived along with many flights from Europe. It took one and a half hours just to clear immigration. Incidentally, as a 77 year old, standing around for that length of time is no joke. Over 70? Why don't you take the priority lane? Or did you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khyron Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 The amount of daily flights doesn't make sense, In Sacramento we have 150 daily flights, its a small/medium size airport. A few years ago I would even have called it podunk. Are they thinking peak hourly traffic? The TAT/AOT seem to get their numbers wrong alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 The area to the east of the existing second runway is the RTAF parking and operations ramp and buildings. Beyond that is housing. If this third runway is scheduled for completion in July it must be under construction now. So where is it exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 (edited) 5 hours ago, brianthainess said: Flights are only between 112 a day 06.00 till 24.00 that's only 10 flights an hour, when you compare that to Heathrow's 650 landings a day it makes a mockery of BKK airport. Oh dear, too quick to make a mockery and in fact you ended up making a mockery of yourself. Slow down before you bash next time and use a bit of common sense and read carefully. I assume you have actually been to Suvarnabhumi? Yet you believe it handles ten flights per hour? One landing and one take off every 12 minutes?? The article clearly states the new runway will increase capacity to 94 flights per hour. Heathrow handles around 72 per hour (combined take offs and landings): 1,300 flight movements per day / 18 hours per day it operates = 72 flights per hour. So BKK makes a mockery of Heathrow - and it does, in many ways. The newly opened SAT-1 concourse will handle 112 flights per day - that is not the entire airport, just a small addition to the main terminal. Edited February 13 by josephbloggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superal Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 6 hours ago, JeffersLos said: Facing China? Dedicate the new runway / terminal to the Chinese and Russians ? That would be popular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arindos Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 2 hours ago, Khyron said: The amount of daily flights doesn't make sense, In Sacramento we have 150 daily flights, its a small/medium size airport. A few years ago I would even have called it podunk. Are they thinking peak hourly traffic? The TAT/AOT seem to get their numbers wrong alot. They are talking about the new terminal that is only partially opened. It's currently accepting a small amount of flights and this will be increased by the end of the month, but the terminal will not be fully opened even at the end of the month so it cannot be used at full capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arindos Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 18 minutes ago, superal said: Dedicate the new runway / terminal to the Chinese and Russians ? That would be popular Surely India would be the next major destination to cater for considering it's the most populous nation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonniePeverley Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 8 hours ago, brianthainess said: Flights are only between 112 a day 06.00 till 24.00 that's only 10 flights an hour, when you compare that to Heathrow's 650 landings a day it makes a mockery of BKK airport. And remember Heathrow is closed between 11pm and 6am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonniePeverley Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 (edited) If it has it's own immigration desks, and manned - that can only be a positive. Edited February 13 by DonniePeverley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 3 hours ago, DonniePeverley said: And remember Heathrow is closed between 11pm and 6am Also remember the person you are replying to can't read. BKK will have a higher flight density capacity than Heathrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonniePeverley Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 1 hour ago, josephbloggs said: Also remember the person you are replying to can't read. BKK will have a higher flight density capacity than Heathrow. Well technically speaking - Bangkok has 2 airports. London has 6. So yay for London again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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