Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport

VTCT / CEI

Chiang Rai, TH

Last Updated
Sep 16, 06:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
06:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
3,500ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,013
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VTCT 160600Z 05006KT 9999 FEW020TCU BKN035 25/23 Q1013 TEMPO 3000 RA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,280ft
FEW 2,000ft AGL (TCU)
BKN 3,500ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,280ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,780ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
970 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,280 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,286 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,793 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VTCT 160500Z 1606/1712 15005KT 9999 FEW035 TEMPO 1608/1619 36010G20KT 4000 TSRA FEW020CB BKN025 BECMG 1617/1619 02005KT BECMG 1704/1706 16005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 150° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR 360° 10kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 2,500ft
Thunderstorm Rain
17:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 20° 5kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TCT
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 29°
↑ 5.6kt ↔ 2.1kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VTCT
IATA Code: CEI
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,280 ft MSL

Location

City: Chiang Rai
Country: TH
Latitude: 19.952299°
Longitude: 99.882896°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport

Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (VTCT/CEI) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Chiang Rai, TH. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,280 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (03/21) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.