A night view of Chiang Mai International Airport, now a major destination for Chinese airlines. Construction of the planned second airport in Chiang Mai began last year, and it was due to be completed by 2030, he said. Instead, the AOT is considering developing Mae Fa Luang airport in Chiang Rai as the North’s second flying hub operating around the clock. By 2030, Mae Fa Luang airport should be able to accommodate up to 30 flights per hour, the source said. Last year Mae Fa Luang airport handled 2.3 million passengers, a 22% growth, he said.

Source: Bangkok Post November 07, 2017 03:45 UTC