WELCOME

PHUKET FLYING CLUB

LOCATION
The Phuket Flying Club is located on the East side of Phuket Island. The airpark is a residence development project pioneered by Khun Suchard Raksangob. The Phuket Flying Club is under the leadership of Captain Watana Thinphanga (33 year senior pilot with Thai Airways). If you would like to book a flight or join our Ultralight Flying School, please send an email or call our office -- 076 529543. Map to Airfield.
COSTS
CLUB AIRCRAFT
Our club Zenair CH701 is 6,000 Baht per hour (wet rate with instructor). The minimum flight time is 1 hour. We have Captain Watana and Captain Suchard checked out to give lessons in this plane.
LEARN TO FLY
To join the Ultralight Flying School, you will have to be a member of Phuket Flying Club and the cost is 6,000 Baht per year. The minimum flight requirement is 15 hours instruction and 3 hours solo. More details on the Flying School Page.
BASING AIRCRAFT IN PHUKET AIRPARK
• Landing fee without overnight storage…..500B
• No charge for landing fee if overnight………0
• Outside tie-down……………………………………600B
• Outside tie-down month……………………15,000B
• Hangar storage per day………………………..1,200B
• Hangar per month………………………………20,000B
• Land lease for hangar per month…….100B sq M
• Transit aircraft conducting short time commercial operations (daily charge).....10,000B
If you have any questions, please contact Pat
LOCAL HOTELS
Bangtao Tropical Residence - Offers an "Aviator Club Rate" 2,500-4,500 Baht if you are a visitor or member of Phuket Flying Club. Ask for Michael - www.bangtaotropicalresidence.com.
COME JOIN US
If you have ever dreamed of flying in a tropical paradise, then this is the place. The Phuket Flying Club is located at Phuket Airpark in Thailand. We have a club aircraft for instruction or introduction flights. You are welcome to visit us and join our flying club. The cost is 6,000 Baht per year and you will receive your PFC membership card by post.

 AIRPARK & CLUB NEWS

6-7 JUL 2013 -- PHUKET FLY-IN & AIRSHOW -- A two day air show and family picnic on July 6-7…..an event being sponsored by the Navy League Phuket and supported by Lions Club and Rotary Clubs….Our fourth annual Celebration of USA Independence Day on Phuket with proceeds going to local charities and community service projects. Every private aircraft in the region is invited to this very special fly-in event. Planned to be attending: including the Police SWAT and Navy commando’s helicopter demonstration team. More information -- Email Pat

THAI BUSH PILOTS -- Phuket Airpark is one of the headquarters for the THAI BUSH PILOTS. This unique organization promotes General Aviation for conservation, tourism and safe exploration throughout Thailand. If you want to learn more about Bush Flying and promoting General Aviation in Thailand, come join us -- www.thaibushpilots.com

FLY-IN PROCEDURE

Please note: The airstrip is 500 meters (grass) between the two runway numbers. There is a 50 meter overrun on both ends of the airstrip. Please check your aircraft performance and use short field landing and takeoff procedures. You must be very careful not to cross the runway of Phuket International Airport, and you must be in communications with Phuket International. You must have permission from us, before you come, so that we can make sure you are aware of all safety and procedure issues. The owner of Phuket Airpark is Suchard Raksangob. He is here almost every day and will be very happy to show you around. Suchard is a very keen sailor and pilot, and without his passion and vision, this airport would not be here. You can contact Khun Suchard directly by phone -- 0874178399. TRANSIENT PARKING is available for fly-in visitors with light aircraft: Tie down (400 Baht/day), Hangar (800 Baht/day). Accommodation (300-1,200 Baht/night)
RUNWAY INFORMATION
• RWY from numbers to numbers (13/31) is 500m.
• Landing: Due to growth of trees (100’ tall) during last 1-2 years on West end for approach Rwy 13 it is recommended a RWY 31 usage for landings, even with 1-7kts tail winds.
• Landing RWY 31 and departing RWY 13 there is 650m of useable runway without obstacle due to a combined 150m over-run extensions (50m on East end & 100m West end)
• Landing aircraft should use 122.3 for current winds and traffic advisories.
• Anyone planning to arrive Phuket Airpark is welcome to contact Pat directly for changes or other information.
• Short field flight operation procedures required for all takeoffs and landings.
• Contact Pat James for information…66 (0) 8525 80006 -- EMAIL PHUKET AIRPARK

INFORMATION

 GPS  - 08*01.0' N x 098*24.3' E     Road Map     Pilot Airport Information

LINKS

Post Address: Phuket Airpark, 65/8 Soi Porn Luang Paw, Provincial Rd 4027, Moo2 Paklok Talang District, Phuket 83111.