Suvarnabhumi Still Safe
Suvarnabhumi Airport is has set up a thorough flood-prevention system consisting of a 3.5 meter-high, 37-metre-wide earth dyke and sheet piles.
Bangkok main international airport also has a team on patrol to monitor water levels at six flood gates, including Lat Krabang, Saen Saeb and Samrong. All airlines operating from the airport are being notified of water levels every three hours to ensure smooth aviation operations in Thailand despite the flooding in Don Mueang Airport.
On Monday, the airport accommodated 945 flights, a new daily record high since its opening.
In the event that the dyke fails the airport has giant pumps with a capacity of 1 million cubic meters of water per day.
Additionally, floodways located around the airport are being reduced to 25% of their maximum levels and canals and sewers around the area have been dredged.
The airport, which is located to 10km from the coast is thought to be far enough away so as not to be affected by high tides.
While Don Mueang Airport is still underwater, all its flights have been re-scheduled to Suvarnabhumi.
Monday, 7th November 2011 at 3:24pm
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