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Chiang Rai Intl
Chiang Rai Intl (VTCT/CEI) serves Chiang Rai, Thailand. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (03/21). Field elevation is 1280 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VTCT
- Name: Chiang Rai Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 19.952299
- Longitude: 99.882896
- Elevation: 1280 ft
- Country: Thailand
- Municipality: Chiang Rai
- IATA Code: CEI
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Distance from City: 30.7 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 03/21
- Designation: 03/21
- Dimensions: 9843 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.400 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 27.700 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx THB 45/ton
- Parking Fee: THB 28/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: THB
- Remarks: Fees set by Airports of Thailand or Department of Airports. Well-regulated fee structure.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by PTT or Shell. Into-plane service available at major airports. Good fuel infrastructure.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS recommended.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Good aviation infrastructure. Some airports have noise restrictions due to proximity to residential areas.
Alternates
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Thailand Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 1d
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 10 business days (private); 15 business days (charter); 3 days short-notice possible
- Landing Lead Time: Private non-revenue: 10 business days official. Charter: 15 business days official. Short-notice: 3 business days at CAA discretion.
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require CAAT notification and customs pre-clearance.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VTCT?
- The tower frequency at Chiang Rai Intl is 118.4 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VTCT?
- Chiang Rai Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does VTCT require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Chiang Rai Intl (Thailand).