# Suvarnabhumi Airport to increase capacity with third runway in July

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/tourism/126689-suvarnabhumi-airport-to-increase-capacity-with-third-runway-in-july
- Published: 2024-02-17T12:21:13+07:00
- Author: News Desk

To accommodate the growing demand for air travel, Suvarnabhumi Airport is undergoing
a major expansion project that includes the construction of a third runway.

The new runway is expected to increase the airport’s capacity by 30%, allowing it
to handle up to 100 million passengers per year.

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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 is scheduled to be completed and operational by July 2023. Once
completed, it will be the longest runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport, measuring 4,000
meters (13,123 feet) in length. The project also includes the construction of a 
new taxiway, a new apron, and additional passenger facilities.

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The third runway, located to the east of the current runways, will come with its
own passenger terminal and other airport facilities.

Aligned with the goal of enhancing its amenities and offerings, the airport recently
marked the inauguration of the Satellite 1 (SAT-1) passenger terminal. This advancement
has already begun to yield favorable results, as 13 airlines are currently utilizing
the new facility.

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.