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Old Chiang Rai Airport (IATA: N/A, ICAO: VTCR) is a non-active airport near the city of Chiang Rai in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand.

Old Chiang Rai Airport
The disused runway and building of the airport
  • IATA: none
  • ICAO: VTCR
Summary
Airport typePublic / Military
OperatorRoyal Thai Air Force
ServesChiang Rai
LocationChiang Rai, Thailand
Elevation AMSL1,312 ft / 400 m
Coordinates19°53′21.3144″N 99°49′36.5808″E
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
18/36 5,065 1,544 Asphalt

History


In 1926, Chiang Rai Airport was established, making it the first airport in the region and the second airport in Thailand. Later, during the Pacific War, it was used for transporting military equipment. It was former air base of the 417 Royal Thai Air Force Squadron. It was thought to have been abandoned in 1992 as the new one, Mae Fah Luang 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, Old Chiang Rai Airport was used as a helicopter landing base to support Tham Luang cave rescue.[1]


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