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Chiang Rai Intl (VTCT/CEI) — Chiang Rai, Thailand

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.4
Runways: 03/21
Elevation: 1,280 ft

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81% Data Complete 42 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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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

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
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
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS recommended.

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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

VTCC

ICAO: VTCC
Name: Chiang Mai Intl
Distance (NM): 88.2
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS recommended.

Airport Services

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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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Active NOTAMs

A4103/26

info

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM-PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 12/26 WEF 26 NOV 2026. AD 2-VTCT-1 AD 2.24 CHARTS RELATED TO AN AD AD 2-VTCT-2 ADC-ICAO

2026-11-26 00:00 UTC 2026-12-09 23:59 UTC

A4091/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

BIRD AND BAT CONCENTRATION IN THE VICINITY OF AD DETAIL AS FLW: 1.TYPE OF BIRDS: ASIAN OPENBILL, RED COLLARED DOVE, EASTERN SPOTTED DOVE, SCALY-BREASTED MUNIA, LITTLE RINGED PLOVER, BLACK-WINGED KITE, EASTERN MARSH HARRIER, COMMON KESTREL, BARN SWALLOW, ORIENTAL PRATINCOLE BIRD W…

2026-10-16 15:10 UTC 2027-01-14 14:30 UTC

A3675/26

caution Upcoming

Runway restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM-AIRAC AIP SUP A31/26 WEF 29 OCT 2026 TIL 26 MAR 2027. TEMPO CLOSURE OF RWY03/21 FOR REHABILITATION WORKS AT MAE FAH LUANG-CHIANG RAI INTL AP (VTCT)

2026-10-29 15:00 UTC 2026-11-12 15:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

VYTL Tachileik Airport 32 NM VTCB Phayao Ban Chiang Kham Airport 35 NM VLHS Ban Huoeisay Airport 36 NM VYMS Mong Hsat Airport 49 NM VYMH Mong Hpayak Airport 53 NM VLXL Xienglom Airport 56 NM VYMT Mong Tong Airport 59 NM VYKG Kengtung Airport 82 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently 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). Permit details for Thailand
Where is VTCT located?: Chiang Rai Intl (VTCT) is located in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
What is the IATA code for VTCT?: The IATA code for Chiang Rai Intl is CEI.
Is VTCT a port of entry?: Yes, Chiang Rai Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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