The whole new Nakhon Ratchasima Airport is on its way to completion! And this in reality is a big piece of good news for all those who are planning to head for this beautiful Thai city in your forthcoming vacation. A gateway to the enchanting region teeming with Khmer ruins and various statues of Khun Ying Mo,on the western edges of Khorat Plateau, this domestic airport till date has no commercial flight service, but is now gearing up to go through a grand makeover.
The big and beautiful Nakhon Ratchasima Airport is a domestic airport that enjoys certification from both IATA and ICAO. Constructed in 1990, this airport is a mere couple of hours drive away from city hub (26 kilometers). Previously, Thai Air Asia and Air Andaman used to provide commercial service to the Nakhon Ratchasima Airport, Thailand; but now they have withdrawn their service. Presently, the Airport in Nakhon Ratchasima is mainly by training aircraft of civil training schools.
At an elevation of 233 meters above the sea level, the Nakhon Ratchasima Airport, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, houses one well-maintained runway:
- Runway 06/24- 2,100 meter (Surface- asphalt make)
To get to the Airport in Khorat (other name for Nakhon Ratchasima), you need to reach Buriram Airport via Bangkok first. The airport is served by Pbair, which operates direct flight service from Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi Airport. Once you get here, you can avail of many other transport means to your destination.
There is also a control tower at the center of the Nakhon Ratchasima Airport.
After Flying to Nakhon Ratchasima Airport, drive in to one of the top-class city hotels, like:
- Chayada Resort
- Pakchong Landmark Hotel
- Hermitage Hotel & Resort
- Khao Yai Isaan Guesthouse
- Mandarin Golden Valley Hotel & Resort Khao Yai
- Greenery Resort
- Sak Phu Duen Hotel & Resort
Nakhon Ratchasima, situated very near to the vibrant city of Bangkok is full of interesting places and landmarks. Take a stroll or drive down the city roads and get to see each one of them. Some of the places which must feature on your vacation schedule are:
- Thao Suranari Monument
- The Phimai Historical Park
- The Phimai National Museum
- Ban Prasat Archaeological Site
- Sai Ngam (Banyan Grove)
- Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo
- Lam Takhong Dam
- Village Farm Winery
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