[EVENTS] VTBD 21L – Single Runway Operation

Published by Ecgkasit Bunyakhachai on 1 February 20261 February 2026

VTBD 21L – Single Runway Operation
Friday, February 6, 2026
12:00 UTC – 16:00 UTC
This event was brought to you by IVAO Thailand (with )​

Event details

Event Date: Friday, 6th February 2026
Event Time: 12:00Z – 16:00Z
Place: Don Mueang International Airport (VTBD)
Event Type: Fly-in
Aircraft Category: Light Aircraft Only **Jet aircraft are not allowed**

In 6th February 2026 (Thailand’s Teacher’s Day);

This event is conducted under a simulated operational scenario.

Due to simulated scheduled maintenance, Runway 21R at Don Mueang International Airport will be considered closed during the event period. As a result, all arrivals and departures will be conducted using Runway 21L only.

The airport will operate under single runway procedures, requiring precise sequencing, clear communication, and disciplined operations from both pilots and ATC. Delays, holding, and increased traffic density should be expected.

This event offers pilots of all experience levels an opportunity to participate in a realistic, high-workload operational environment at Don Mueang (VTBD).​

Pilots

>> Route Suggestion:

> IFR – Chiang Mai International Airport (VTCC) to Don Mueang International Airport (VTBD)
> Route: PANTA Y7 BLAFF​
> Flight Level Series: Odd

> IFR – Phuket International Airport (VTSP) to Don Mueang International Airport (VTBD)
> Route: IGEVI Y5 EGUBO Y99 HOTEL​​​​
> Flight Level Series: Odd

> IFR – Samui Airport (VTSM) to Don Mueang International Airport (VTBD)
> Route: OLBAG Y17 DONSI M769 GOKEX Y96 EMTIX Y99 HOTEL​​​
> Flight Level Series: Even

> IFR – Udon Thani International Airport (VTUD) to Don Mueang International Airport (VTBD)
> Route: SURGU W21 NOBER​​​
> Flight Level Series: Even

> IFR – Ubon Ratchathani Airport (VTUU) to Don Mueang International Airport (VTBD)
> Route: ASABO Y20 UBLOD​​​​
> Flight Level Series: Even

> IFR – Yangon International Airport (VYYY) to Don Mueang International Airport (VTBD)
> Route: BETNO G463 TARED
> Flight Level Series: Odd

>> All pilots are kindly requested to :Ensure that the

• FS9/FSX/P3D users are required to install VTBD scenery.
  Otherwise, your ground layout will be different from real life. You can download HERE.
• Pay attention to all SID and STAR speed / altitude restrictions.
• Be ready for ATC instructions, including holding, heading changes, or speed reductions.
• Always remember: Aviate, Navigate, Communicate.
• Maintain proper radio etiquette at all times.
• Carry at least 60–90 minutes of extra fuel due to possible traffic congestion.

Charts

ATC

> If you want to participate as an ATC off-site, book your positions via the Event ATC Planner.

Position Required

• VTBD_GND – Don Mueang Ground / 121.900
• VTBD_TWR – Don Mueang Tower / 118.100
• VTBD_APP – Don Mueang Approach / 119.400
• VTBB_APP – Bangkok Approach / 124.350
• VTBB_CTR – Bangkok Control / 128.100
• VTCC_TWR – Chiangmai Tower / 118.100
• VTSM_TWR – Samui Tower / 118.900
• VTSP_TWR – Phuket Tower / 118.100
• VTUU_TWR – Ubon Ratchathani Tower/ 119.900
• VTUD_TWR – Udon Thani Tower / 122.500

Award

All pilots who participated in this event shall report to thePILOT EVENTS[TH]
They will receive 1 point for thePilot Events Award.

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All ATCs who participated in this event for at least 1-hour session shall report to theATC EVENTS[TH] 
They will receive 1 point for theATC Events Award.

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All pilots and ATCs who participated in this event for at least 1-hour session shall report to the Division Online Day [TH] 
They will receive 1 point for the Division Online Day Award.

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If you have any inquiries, don’t hesitate to contact the IVAO Thailand Event Department (th-events@ivao.aero)

We hope you enjoy this experience on your network. Ready? Because we are!