News Forum - Airspace over Bangkok airport closed for airforce parade

[Thaiger]

Airspace over Don Mueng International Airport in Bangkok is closed for an hour tomorrow for a traditional and honorary air parade by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTF). The RTF received a lot of criticism from Thai netizens for the ceremony over Don Mueng Airport but insists it goes ahead to honour a retiring Air Force chief and welcome a successor, which has been a long-held tradition. The RTF took to the sky on September 23 and 27, from 1.45pm to 2.45pm, and the official schedule for the ceremony tomorrow will go ahead at the same time – 1.45 until […]

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[Jafagreg]

I watched them doing a practice fly by the other day. Looked impressive, at least to someone who has no military experience, but it was bloody noisey. I can imagine being a bit pissed off if my flight was delayed as a result of this.

[Vigo]

Irresponsible and dangerous. Closing down the largest airport for this. The shutdown will cost airlines and the public because of the delays and disruption that will choke arrivals and departure slots all day. There is no public benefit offset for the cost. If they wanted to play with their toys, they could have used Utapao for the display and stayed out of a crowded  airspace. The military still does whatever it wants.