Chiang Mai International Airport

About Us

Chiang Mai International Airport (IATA: CNX, ICAO: VTCC) is located in the Mueang Chiang Mai district of Chiang Mai province in Northern Thailand and is operated by Airports of Thailand. It is an important hub connecting Northern Thailand with the region and is currently the fourth largest airport in the country. It offers passenger and cargo handling, 24/7 operation, and serves as a secondary hub for Thai AirAsia.

Site

Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Thailand

Processes

Passenger Handling (Terminal for domestic and international traffic), Cargo Handling, 24/7 Operation

Materials

Airport Infrastructure

Certificates

24/7 Operation (since April 2014), International Terminal

Industries

Air Transportation, Aviation

1. 01

   Air Traffic Handling

2. 02

   Terminal Operations

3. 03

   Cargo Turnaround

4. 04

   Air Traffic Control/Ground Handling

Facilities & Operations

Locations

Operational Quality

Operation as an international traffic airport with 24/7 operating hours; regular handling of domestic and international flights.

History

1. 1920er

   Development as a landing strip (airstrip)

2. 1934

   Operational commencement as Suthep Airport

3. 1947

   First scheduled passenger flight with the founding of Siamese Airways

4. 1961–1970

   Detachment of No. 20 Squadron RAF stationed (Hunter FGA 9)

5. 2008

   Alternate airport during temporary closure of Suvarnabhumi Airport

6. 2011

   24.01.: Secondary hub for Thai AirAsia

7. 2014

   Terminal expansion by Airports of Thailand: Apron expansion, 24/7 operation from April, enlarged halls