| Name: Mae Sariang Airport - VTCS |
| Coordinates: 18*11.3' N x
097*55.7' E |
| Frequency: 122.3 (unconfirmed) // Fantasy Control: 127.0 |
| Runway Heading: 01/19 |
| Length: 1,000 meters |
| Surface: grass / gravel
|
| Slope: none |
| Elevation: 750 feet. |
| Obstructions: clear |
| Location: Airstrip East of the river.
|
| Activities: This is the airstrip where the
filmed the film "Air America" with Mel Gibson. |
| Contact Information: Airstrip Caretaker -
Khun Jakrin mobile: 0811626965 (son of now retired: Khun
Ali Jisawan mobile: 0898541761 who has motorcycle and can clear goats off the
airstrip). / Khun Lah has house near the airstrip: 053 682632 / DOA contact mobile:
0853682242. |
| Hotel: River House Resort
www.riverhousehotels.com
tel:053683066 (1,300 Baht per night / manager is Khun Phojanee). This hotel is 1.5km from the airstrip and it is
located right on the Salavin River (there is a National Park on the other
side of the River). // slightly cheaper sister hotel is Riverhouse Hotel
(next door) tel: 053621201. // Khun Pong (Ali's son) has a car 0859649323. |
| Other links: |
| Map of Airstrip: see below photo taken looking
South (photo taken Aug 2003) |
