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Aviation City: Thailand to build megaproject
Aviation City
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Rafael Ramos
1/30/2023
Aviation cities are becoming more and more popular. The government of Thailand has announced that it will build such a mega structure, which may be one of the largest structures ever proposed by the Thai government.
The total investment will be US$8.82 billion at U-Tapao Airport (UTP). The site, which should become an international airport, should occupy an area of ""approximately 1040 hectares and should connect to the two largest terminals in the country.
In addition to the passenger terminal, the site will house a free trade zone with several facilities, with places for recreation, food, including places for flight training, maintenance and aircraft overhaul. All this should create around 15,000 new jobs.
The space should receive between 60 and 75 million passengers a year. By way of comparison, Guarulhos Airport (GRU) received 34 million passengers in 2022.
The project also foresees important innovations, such as:
The proximity of the passenger terminal to wider facilities;
Intermodality and a high level of accessibility, both locally and regionally;
A functional mix of buildings in different modalities such as receptive, tertiary, catering, commerce and leisure activities;
Distinctive architectural details that reflect Thai culture;
Reduced environmental impact;
High standards of sustainability;
Greater integration of public areas and private buildings.
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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