unit731 Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 SUVARNABHUMI (The new Bangkok airport for those who don't recognize name) Does this airport have a 3 letter airport code yet? If so, anyone know what it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadaBing Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 I'm told by different sources it will stay as BKK Bada Bing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elef Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 New airport has a temporary code now but will on september 28 03.00 change to BKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pom Michael Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Correct, NBK is the present code for Suvarnabhumi Airport - and will change to BKK on 28th September at 03:00. Don Muang will change to (I believe) DMG. Still looking for a source to confirm the new code for Don Muang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unit731 Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 OK. Thanks. So will keep the BKK. Anyone know what the old BKK Don Muang 3 letter airport code will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elef Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 DMG is free so I think/guess that PM is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Don Muang will be DBK. Cheers, SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pom Michael Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 You got that from AmCham! "Current plans call for full international service at Suvarnabhumi beginning September 29. These dates are subject to change. Suvarnabhumi will inherit Don Muang's "BKK" international airport code and Don Muang will be recoded as "DBK". Therefore, travelers are strongly encouraged to reconfirm destinations with airlines if your travel falls on or near these dates. Information on the new airport can be found at: www.bangkokairportonline.com/." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Actually, I got it from an email from the Embassy, but is it correct? I assume yes... Cheers, SD +++++++++++ [color:green]Subject: OPENING OF NEW BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 10:33:40 +0700 From: American Citizen Services - Bangkok To: Mr. SuaDum OPENING OF NEW BANGKOK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. 1. This Public Announcement is being issued to alert U.S. citizens of the potential impact the opening of Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi International Airport may have on travelers arriving in and departing Thailand. The Suvarnabhumi International Airport will replace Bangkokâ??s current airport, Don Muang, and is scheduled to begin operations in mid-September. Delays stemming from the phase-in of initial operations at Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) are inevitable and travelers should plan accordingly. Additionally, international travelers arriving during the phase-in period may be required to travel from Suvarnabhumi airport to Don Muang airport to catch their domestic flight. Limited domestic service on Thai Airways will shift from Don Muang Airport to Suvarnabhumi International Airport on September 15. Current plans call for full international service at Suvarnabhumi beginning September 29. These dates are subject to change. Suvarnabhumi will inherit Don Muang's "BKK" international airport code and Don Muang will be recoded as "DBK". Therefore, travelers are strongly encouraged to reconfirm destinations with airlines if your travel falls on or near these dates. Information on the new airport can be found at: http://www.bangkokairportonline.com . 2. Suvarnabhumi International Airport is located 18 miles (30 kilometers) east of downtown Bangkok and is approximately a thirty minute drive to/from downtown Bangkok in light traffic; this time is roughly equivalent to that for the existing airport. However, the drive time could be longer due to Bangkok's ubiquitous unpredictable traffic. The new airport will have no taxi facilities in the main terminal. Arriving passengers who need a taxi will have to board an airport shuttle bus from the main terminal to a nearby taxi and bus terminal. 3. The only convenient hotel near Suvarnabhumi International Airport for overnight or same day transit stops in Bangkok is the Novotel Suvarnbhumi. The hotel is located immediately in front of the airport terminal. 4. American citizens traveling to and from Thailand during the planned phase-in period are encouraged to contact their airlines for additional details and to plan accordingly. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ To subscribe or unsubscribe to this list, go to: http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/embassy/acsemaillist.htm The U.S. Embassy Consular Section is located at 95 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand (Nearest BTS Skytrain station: Phloen Chit) American Citizen Services Unit Window Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 - 11 AM and 1 - 2 PM Note: The ACS unit is CLOSED on the last Friday of every month. Tel: +66-2-205-4049 Fax: +66-2-205-4103 E-mail: acsbkk@state.gov[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pom Michael Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 Yes, but who knows. Saw another source that said the code for Don Muang will be BMK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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