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Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport · Chiang Rai

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,280 ft / 390 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
APP 163.05 MHz (APP)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 9,843 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (VTCT), located in Chiang Rai, Thailand. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,280 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport
ICAO / IATA
VTCT / CEI
Municipality
Chiang Rai
Country
Region
TH-57 — Chiang Rai Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
1,280 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03 / 21
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,843 ft / 3,000 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 29° / 209°
RWY 03 (29°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-CRI | CRS: 32°
RWY 21 (209°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
163.05 MHz
ATIS ATIS
927.70 MHz
RDO RDO
0.70 MHz
TWR . TWR l3oM_Tul2l3o®
1.00 MHz

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026