Finally, Phase IV will see the construction of an 82,000m2 extension to the second terminal building with an APM system, as well as 18 additional parking bays. It can accommodate 60 million passengers annually and is scheduled to be completed by 2055.
The Thailand Ministry of Transport, through Airports of Thailand, is undertaking the expansion of the U-Tapao international airport in Rayong, Thailand. The aim of the project is to ease traffic loads at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport and boost tourism in the region.
The project involves the expansion of the U-Tapao airport to accommodate 60 million passengers on 1,040ha of land. It is being developed in four phases.
Phase I involves the construction of a 157,000m2 terminal, with commercial areas and 60 parking bays to accommodate 15.9 million passengers per year. It is expected to be completed by 2024. Phase II includes the construction of a 107,000m2 second terminal building, with an automated people mover (APM) system and 16 additional parking bays. It will be able to accommodate 30 million passengers annually and is expected to be completed by 2030.
Phase III involves the construction of a 107,000m2 extension to the second terminal building with an APM system, as well as 34 additional parking bays. Expected to be completed by 2043, it aims to accommodate 45 million passengers annually.
Total project value is $ 9.3 billion
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