Tak airport deemed unfit to serve as logistics hubTak airport is not suitable for development as a logistical hub in the North despite its close proximity to a neighbouring country, according to an Airports of Thailand (AoT) study. However, the AoT has been studying the feasibility of turning Tak airport on the western border with Myanmar into a logistical hub in the North. In addition, there is an airport in nearby Mae Sot district which competes for traffic. Mr Nitinai said the study concluded that Tak airport does not have sufficient potential to operate viably as a logistical centre. Also, both Mae Sot and Tak airports have overlapping airspace, while runways at both airports must be improved and aerobridges built to accommodate large aircraft.

Source: Bangkok Post January 13, 2022 23:23 UTC