Suvarnabhumi Airport to double capacity to 120 million passengers

Suvarnabhumi Airport Airports of Thailand airport expansion aviation infrastructure Bangkok

Airports of Thailand (AOT) has unveiled its fifth development plan to expand Suvarnabhumi Airport, aiming to double its annual passenger capacity from 60 million to 120 million within the next seven years. The expansion strategy includes the construction of a new South Terminal and a fourth runway.

According to AOT President Paweena Jariyathitipong, the current capacity is split between the main terminal, which handles 45 million passengers, and the SAT-1 satellite terminal, which handles 15 million. The proposed infrastructure projects are expected to be completed within six to seven years.

Additionally, an East Expansion project is planned to increase capacity by at least 10 million passengers annually through improved check-in counters and baggage conveyor belts. Procurement for this project is scheduled to begin next year. Other planned upgrades include a redesign of duty-free areas, new arrival pickup services, and the introduction of premium VIP services.

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Airports of Thailand · Don Mueang Airport · Paweena Jariyathitipong · Suvarnabhumi Airport · Thailand

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The East Expansion project will take four years to build.
[● 6 SOURCES] Current annual capacity is approximately 60 million passengers. www.nordbayern.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.chiangraitimes.com · www.dk-online.de
[● 6 SOURCES] Suvarnabhumi Airport aims to double its annual passenger capacity to 120 million within seven years. www.nordbayern.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.chiangraitimes.com · www.dk-online.de
[● 6 SOURCES] The main terminal handles 45 million passengers and the SAT-1 terminal handles 15 million. www.nordbayern.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.chiangraitimes.com · www.dk-online.de
[● 6 SOURCES] The expansion includes a new terminal and a fourth runway. www.nordbayern.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.chiangraitimes.com · www.dk-online.de
[● 6 SOURCES] The expansion proposal will be submitted to the Thai cabinet for approval. www.nordbayern.de · www.halternerzeitung.de · www.bbv-net.de · www.chiangraitimes.com · www.dk-online.de
[○ 1 SOURCE] AOT is upgrading Don Mueang Airport with a 69-billion-baht Phase 3 plan. www.chiangraitimes.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The East Expansion project procurement is expected to begin next year. www.chiangraitimes.com