Suvarnabhumi Airport covers an area of some 20,000 rais (8,000 acres). The new international airport is located about 15 km of on the east-bound Bangna-Trat Highway in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakarn Province and is about 25 km. from downtown Bangkok. It is accessible via five routes.
'Suvarnabhumi' Meaning 'a Golden Land'. 'Suvarnabhumi' is the new airport's name graciously blessed by His Majesty the King on September 29, 2000.
'Suvarnabhumi' denotes a fertile land where inhabitants live peacefully as well as a business hub from which the economy thrives.
Potentials
The new airport has an initial capacity of 45 million annual passengers, 76 flights an hour and over 3 million tons of cargo. 2 runways with a distance width of 2,200 meters, each 3,700 meters and 4,000 meters long, able to accommodate A380. Also included are 51 aircraft stands with aerobridge gates of which 4 are designed to handle the super jumbo Airbus A380 and 69 remote parking bays and 2 car parking buildings connected to the passenger terminal to serve over 5,000 cars. A gross 563,000-square-meter area is set for an assortment of 24/7 Duty Free shops. The completed project will feature 4 runways totally, resulting in an ultimate capacity of 100 million annual passengers, 112 flights an hour and 6.4 million tons of cargo.
Passenger Terminal Complex
As a single edifice covering a gross floor area of 563,000 square meters, the Passenger Terminal Complex houses the Passenger Terminal and Concourse Building.
Measuring at 111 mW x 444 mL x 42.85 mH, the Passenger Terminal Building spreads 4 levels, of which one is underground, covers a gross 182,000-square-meter space.
Measuring at 40.05 mW x 3,133 mL x 25 mH, the Concourse Building spreads 4 levels, of which one is underground, covers a gross 381,000-square-meter space and houses 51 aircraft stands.
Passenger Services
The Domestic and International Terminals are clearly separated.
Domestic Terminal
Domestic Departures : Passengers use the front entrance on the Terminal's Level 4, pass the check-in procedure and head for the domestic corridor to Concourse Building.
Domestic Arrivals : Passengers enter the Terminal's Level 2, complete the immigration formalities, baggage claim and custom clearance and head for car parks. In case of connecting international flights, they go up to level 4 instead.
International Terminal
International Departures : Passengers use the front entrance on the Terminal's Level 4, pass the check-in procedure and head for the connected international corridor on the same level.
International Arrivals : Passengers enter the Terminal's Level 2, complete the immigration formalities, baggage claim and custom clearance and go to car parks. In case of connection domestic flights they go up level 4 and head for the domestic corridor.
Airport Services & Facilities
For passengers' convenience, the new airport offers services and facilities such as the 600-room hotel (Novotel Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel) covering initially 120,000 square meters, 2 car parking buildings of 22,550 square meters housing parking areas, vehicle maintenance office, car rental center, service area, washing service and other facilities with a beginning capability of 5,000 cars. In addition, an underground station is planned for public transportation.
e-Airport
The new airport offers an online information system for passengers' convenience. Supported by electronics system, the e-Check-in shortcuts the complicated and time-consuming procedure and enhances the security efficiency. For mobile phone's additional service subscribers, reservation can be directly made. After entering the airport, they can gain access to several procedures and information i.e. flight ticket checking, automatic check-in, etc. Moreover, the e-Information system will provide them with SMS and WAP flight information.
To tackle today's terrorist and epidemic threats, the Biometric Technology, applied for safety and security efficiencies, helps make the individual identification an personal data verification more easily than the usual passport control approach. Once the BT system is fully developed and globally implemented, air travel will step into the novel security efficiency.
Included in the e-Navigation is a quick guide for passengers by SMS via moblle phones i.e. airport's facilities, translation service, airport's map and GPS, directional guide in-out of the airport, tourist attractions in international languages, etc.
Green Airport
With healthily and environmentally conscious construction, Suvarnabhumi Airport recognizes that a pleasant environment can boost a more enjoyable trip and passengers' satisfaction. Planned are the passenger terminal's interior design and airport's landscape. Furthermore, the treated wastewater from the treatment plant is reusable for watering plants.
Due to the Passenger Terminal's high roof design and passengers' 4-meter vertical occupancy, the radiant floor cooling and re-circulated air cooling systems are installed for energy saving. Moreover, the automated air control adjusts the temperature accordingly to the ever-changing passenger volume to reduce the air-condition workload. The new airport's daily wastewater is treated and reused in the air-conditioning system, irrigation system and environmental quality maintenance, resulting in cost cutting as well as energy conservation.
Security & Safety
Focusing on public security and safety, top priority of the airport's service, Suvarnabhumi Airport is full equipped with facilities and protection measures as follows:
Terrorist Attack Prevention - The efficient detection system is installed for screening and prompt intervention in case of hijacking, explosives and firearms carrying, and other forms of terrorism.
Fire Safety Provisions - On duty 24/7 are the fire safety team with modern equipment commensurate with the operation of the building.
Life Safety - Available are standard medical services for outpatients and emergency cases. The airport's design also takes into account the special needs of the disabled, t he elderly and passengers with small children. Provision is made to accommodate people with walking difficulties, the wheelchair bound, the blind and the deaf. There are level access, ramps, lifts, accessible toilets and moving walkways. Signage is prominent and internationally accepted icons are used wherever possible as an aid to clear communication.
Passenger Terminal Facilities
Suvarnabhumi Airport is designed with passengers' convenience in mind. At the Departures Level, there are 460 check-in counters and 60 passport control counters whereas at the Arrivals Level, there are 83 passport control counters. The whole procedure takes under 45 minutes. The baggage handling facility has a capacity over 9,000 bags and hour.
Scattered everywhere are flight information displays, including audio announcement at intervals, to prevent passengers' boarding failure.
Wherever possible, signage with internationally accepted icons is used as an aid to easy navigation while information and help desks are located throughout the airport. Provided is the Prayer Room in compliance with the international airport's standard.
The new airport offers a variety of facilities, including different outlets in the Departures/transit lounges such as reasonable Thai food shops, Duty Free shops, Children's Play Zone, internet café, pay internet booth, roomy waiting lounges and VIP lounge, etc. for passengers' ultimate convenience.
Transportation
Airport Express (Bus To Downtown)
AE1 Suvanabhumi Airport - Silom (Express Way)
AE2 Suvanabhumi Airport - Banglumpu (Express Way)
AE3 Suvanabhumi Airport - Wireless Road
AE4 Suvanabhumi Airport - Hualumpong (Rama 4 road)
Started 05.00 am to midnight on ground floor (Level 1) Gate No.8
Bus
10 bus routes operated by BMTA serve the airport's dedicated bus terminal. There are also direct long-distance services to Pattaya , Talad Rong Kluea and Nong Khai.
Bus No.549 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Bang Krapi
Bus No.549 Connects Suvarnabhumi Airport to Minburi via Lad Krabang Road, taking a right turn to Rom Khao Road, cutting left to Sihaburanukit Minburi Road, taking left turn to Seri Thai Road. End the route at Bang Krabi.
Bus No.550 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Happy Land
Bus No.550 Connects Suvarnabhumi Airport along to Happy Land via Lad Krabang Road, On Nuch Road, turning right to Sri Nakarin Road, turning left to Ladprao Road, and turning right to Happy Land.
Bus No.551 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Victory Monument (Expressway)
Bus No.551 (Express Way) Connect Suvarnabhumi Airport to the Victory Monument via New Bangkok-Chon Buri expressway to Srirat expressway for exit at Rama 9 toll gate to continue further along Asoke-Dindaeng Road and Ratchawithi Road for the final stop at the Victory Monument.
Bus No.552 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Klong Toei
Bus No.552 Connects Suvarnabhumi Airport to the On-Nuch Sky Trian Station via Bangna-Bangpakong Road, taking a right turn to Sukhumvit Road until the On-Nut sky train station.
Bus No.552A - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Preksa Depot
Route 552A From Suvarnabhumi Airport along to Bangna-Bang Pakong Rd. ---> Arrived Bangna turn left to Sukhumvit Rd. ---> pass Sam Rong. End of route at Preksa Depot (Samut Prakan).
Bus No.553 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Samut Prakan
Route 553 Connects Suvarnabhumi Airport to Samut prakarn Province via Lad Krabang Road, taking a left turn to Kingkaew Road, turning right to Bangna-Bangpakong Road, turning left to Srinakarin Road, turning right to Sukhumvit Road, turning left to Sai Loud Road until Samut Prakan.
Bus No.554 - Suvarnabhumi Airport - Don Muang Airport (Expressway)
Route 554 Connects Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok International Airport via New Bangkok-Chonburi expressway, turning right to the eastern outer ring road, taking a left turn to Ramintra Road, Changwattana Road, turning right to Vibhavadi Rangsit Road until reaching Bangkok International Airport.
Car
The airport has 5 main access routes. Among these the most convenient route is via the Bangkok-Chon Buri Motorway (Highway No.7). >>> See More Details
Limousine
6 types of limousines with total 380 cars available around the clock. A call center for inbound reservations. Airports of Thailand is in charge of limousine operations.
To get a limousine contact the "Limousine Service Counter" at the Arrivals Level (2nd floor). Limousine pick up area is at the Arrivals Level.
Taxi
According to the Suvannabhumi Transportation Guidelines, only flat-fare limousine services will be allowed to operate directly from the airport terminal. Passengers will have to take a shuttle bus to the bus terminal 3 km away in order to use ordinary metered taxi services. (In the meantime a taxi meter stand has been installed on Level 1)
Train
The construction of the City Airport Terminal in Makkasan and a 28.6 km high-speed rail link to the new airport started in July 2005 and are planned for completion in November 2007, although this deadline, too, seems unlikely to be met. The airport express, informally known as the Pink Line and operated jointly with SRT's planned Red Line commuter service, will connect with the BTS Sukhumvit Line and MRT Blue Line at Phaya Thai and Phetchaburi stations respectively, offering airport-bound passengers a fast 15-minute limited stop journey from the city.
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