Old Chiang Rai Airport
Former airport of Chiang Rai, Thailand (1926–1992)
19°53′21.3144″N 99°49′36.5808″E / 19.889254000°N 99.826828000°E / 19.889254000; 99.826828000Direction | Length | Surface | |
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18/36 | 5,065 | 1,544 | Asphalt |
Old Chiang Rai Airport (ICAO: VTCR) is a non-active airport near the city of Chiang Rai in Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand.
History
In 1926, Chiang Rai Airport was established, making it the first airport in the region and the second in Thailand. Later, during the Pacific War, it was used for transporting military equipment. It was the former base of the 417th Squadron, Royal Thai Air Force. In 1992, it was thought to have been abandoned as the new airport opened. The runways and its area is currently used for recreational activities and events, being used amongst the locals as a park.
In 2018, the airport was used as a heliport to support the Tham Luang cave rescue.[1]
Former airlines and destinations
Airlines | Destinations |
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Thai Airways Company | Bangkok–Don Mueang, Chiang Mai |
Thai Airways International | Bangkok–Don Mueang, Chiang Mai |
See also
References
- ^ "ฮ.ตำรวจลงเชียงรายคาดนำหมูป่าคนที่ 5 ส่งรพ. - 77 ข่าวเด็ด". www.77kaoded.com. Archived from the original on 2019-08-09.
External links
- Old Chiang Rai Airport - recent (2008) pictures and commentary
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