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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

The world's 42nd busiest airport in 2020, Bangkok Airport is home to Thai Airways and is one of Thailand's busiest airports. The airport opened in September 2006, and operates alongside Don Mueang International Airport (Featured image: SIHASAKPRACHUM / Shutterstock.com)

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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

IATA/ICAO Code
BKK/VTBS
Country
Thailand
CEO
Nitinai Sirismatthakarn
Passenger Count
16,706,000 (2020)
Runways
01R/19L - 4,000m (13,123ft) | 01L/19R - 3,700m (12,139ft)
Terminals
Terminal 1 | Terminal 2 | Terminal 3

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