Phone: 66 02 568 8831 THE CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF THAILAND

Fax: 66 02 568 8830 Aeronautical Information Service Department AIP SUPPLEMENT

AFTN: VTBAYOYX
E-mail: aisthai@caat.or.th 333/105 Lak Si Plaza, Khamphaeng Phet 6 Rd., A 3/18
ais@caat.or.th Talat Bang Khen, Lak Si, Bangkok 10120 Thailand 18 January 2018

JOINT MILITARY AIR EXERCISE IN BANGKOK FIR “COPE TIGER 2018”

1.INTRODUCTION
Joint military exercise named Cope Tiger 2018 will take place within the Bangkok FIR
from 12 – 23 March 2018 between 0000 - 1400 UTC (except Saturday and Sunday), details
are as follows.

2. EXERCISE AREAS
Area (boundary) Vertical limits
2.1 Charlie 1A (CT-1A)
GND - UNL
145500N 1005000E, 152232N 1003321E, 162010.81N 1003311E ( After 1000 UTC vertical limit is
then along a 30 NM arc counter clockwise restricted to 1,000 ft.-10,000 ft. only.)
from the Phitsanulok (PSL) DVOR/DME
(164613.34N 1001728.70E) to
Period of activity
163454.04N 1004626.50E, 163200N 1012700E,
150700N 1005900E, 150700N 1005000E
then back to the point of origin, excluding UC-4 12- 23 Mar 2018,
between 0000-1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

2.2 Charlie 1B (CT-1B) Vertical limits

152232N 1003321E, 153300N 1002700E, 161731.73N 1002700E GND - FL250.

then along a 30 NM arc counter clockwise from (After 1000 UTC vertical limit is
Phitsanulok (PSL) DVOR/DME (164613.34N 1001728.70E) to restricted to 1,000 ft.-10,000 ft. only.)
162010.81N 1003311E then back to the point of origin.
Period of activity

12- 23 Mar 2018,

between 0000-1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

2.3 Charlie 2 (CT-2) Vertical limits

163200N 1012700E, 162000N 1020000E, GND - UNL

152220N 1013630E, 154255.80N 1011046.48E, (After 1000 UTC vertical limit is
then back to the point of origin. restricted to 1,000 ft.-10,000 ft. only.)

Period of activity

12- 23 Mar 2018,

between 0000-1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

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 Area (boundary) Vertical limits
2.4 Charlie 3 (CT-3)
GND - UNL
162000N 1020000E, 160840N 1023000E, (After 1000 UTC vertical limit is
151528.40N1020944.39E then along a 20 NM arc counter restricted to 1,000 ft.-10,000 ft. only.)
clockwise from the Korat (KRT) TACAN (145606.0N1020421.8E)
to 151100.86N 1015032.74E, 152220N 1013630E then back to Period of activity
the point of origin.
12 - 23 Mar 2018,
between 0000-1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

2.5 Charlie 4 (CT-4)

GND - UNL
160840N 1023000E, 155200N 1031600E, (After 1000 UTC vertical limit is
151300N1031600E, 151100N 1023600E, restricted to 1,000 ft.-10,000 ft. only.)
150656.82N 1022143.81E,
then along a 20 NM arc counter clockwise from the Korat (KRT) Period of activity
TACAN (145606.0N1020421.8E) to 151528.40N 1020944.39E
then back to the point of origin, 12- 23 Mar 2018,
excluding the Buri Ram Terminal Control Area (TMA) and A202. between 0000-1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)
Approach on 123.5 or 257.8

Note:
Buri Ram TMA
The airspace enclosed by the following boundaries beginning at a point:
152840N 1033030E then clockwise along 20 NM arc from BRM DVOR/DME (151422.43N1031531.59) to
151633N1033522E and then clockwise along 25 NM arc radius centered on SURIN ARP
(145209.4N1032920.0E) to a point145132N1035548E and then direct to a point 144953N1035055E and
then clockwise along 20 NM arc radius centered on SURIN APR (145209.4N1032920.0E) to a point
143830N1031416E and then direct to a point 143652N1030924E then clockwise along 25 NM arc radius
centered on SURIN ARP (145209.4N1032920.0E) to a point 145620N1030434E then direct to a point
145300N1024000E and then counter clockwise along 35 NM arc from KORAT TACAN
(145605.94N1020422.11E) to a point151135N1023700E then direct to a point151224N1030024E then
clockwise along 15 NM arc from BRM DVOR/DME (15142243N 1031531.59E) to a point
152918N1031751E then direct to 154407N1032620E and counter clockwise along 30 NM arc from ROT
DVOR/DME (160700.59N1034619.45E) to 153849N1033630E then direct to starting point.

Vertical limits: 2,000 ft AGL – 11,000 ft

2.6 Charlie 4A (CT-4A) Vertical limits

161821N1030000E, 160253N1034300E, FL260 - FL290

151300N1034259.42E, 151300N1031600E,
155200N 1031600E, 155749.15N1030000E,
then back to the point of origin. Period of activity

12- 23 Mar 2018,

between 0000-1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

2.7 Charlie 4B (CT-4B) Vertical limits

161821N 1030000E, 160253N 1034300E, FL190 - FL250

145500N 1034300E, 144900N 1031600E,
151300N 1031600E, 155200N 1031600E, Period of activity
155749.15N 1030000E then back to the point of origin.
12- 23 Mar 2018,
between 0000-1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

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 Area boundary Vertical limits
2.8 Charlie 5 (CT-5)
FL190 - FL250
150201.53N1022404.93E, 150604.64N 1023820.82E,
150757.65N 1031600E, 144900N 1031600E, Period of activity
145100.40N 1022419.09Ethen along a 20 NM arc counter
clockwise from the Korat (KRT) TACAN (145606.0N1020421.8E) 12- 23 Mar 2018,
to the point of origin. between 0000-1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

2.9 Charlie 6 (CT-6)

GND -FL200
143609.97N1020159.36E then along a 20 NM arc According to Flying Schedule when not
counterclockwise from the Korat (KRT) TACAN required exercises the area will be released to
(145606.0N1020421.8E) to 145100.40N1022419.09E, Bangkok area control center.
144900N1031600E,
143300N1031600E, 142800N1030145E, Period of activity
140500N1023300E, 140500N1020000E,
then back to the point of origin. 12 - 23 Mar 2018,
between 0000-1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

2.10 Charlie 7 (CT-7) Vertical limits

153747.85N 1010905.24E, 150707.08N 1014706.27E GND - UNL

then along a 20 NM arc counter clockwise from (After 1000 UTC vertical limit is
the Korat (KRT) TACAN (145606.0N 1020421.8E) to restricted to 1,000 ft.-10,000 ft. only.)
145500.02N 1014345.26E,145500N 1005900E
150700N1005900E then back to the point of origin, Period of activity
excluding UC-4.
12 - 23 Mar 2018,
between 0000 - 1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

2.11 Command and Control Area (C2 Area) Vertical limits

170000N1013500E, 162000N1025200E, FL180- FL280

160043.20N1025200E, 160840N1023000E,
162000N1020000E, 163200N1012700E, Period of activity
163454N1004627E, 164524N1004847E,
then back to the point of origin. 12 - 23 Mar 2018,
between 0000-1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

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3. CORRIDORS
Area boundary Vertical limits
3.1 KORAT RECOVERY/DEPARTURE CORRIDOR
TRANSITION AREA (TA) GND - FL160

A circle of 20 NM radius centered on Korat (KRT) TACAN Period of activity

(145606.0N1020421.8E). 12 - 23 Mar 2018,
between 0000-1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

3.2 KORAT RECOVERY/DEPARTURE CORRIDOR Vertical limits

TRANSITION AREA 1 (TA-1)
GND - UNL
A 5 NM wide corridor bounded by a line joining points (After 1000 UTC vertical limit is
150707.08N1014706.27E, then along a 20 NM arc clockwise from restricted to 1,000 ft.-10,000 ft. only)
the Korat (KRT) TACAN (145606.0N 1020421.8E) to
151100.86N1015032.74E, 154255.80N1011046.48E,
153747.85N1010905.24E then back to the point of origin. Period of activity

12 - 23 Mar 2018,
The primary purpose of the recovery corridor is to provide a safe between 0000-1400 UTC.
departure/recovery route for aircraft transiting to and from areas (Except Saturday and Sunday)
CT-1, CT-2, CT-3, and CT-7.When packages are assigned CT-1,
2, 3 and 7 simultaneously the airspace includes the recovery
corridor.

3.3 TRANSITION AREA 6A (TA-6A)

GND – UNL
A 5 NM wide corridor bounded by a line joining the following points:
145500N 1005900E, 145500.02N 1014345.26E Departure: FL110 - FL250
then along a 20 NM arc counter clockwise from the Korat (KRT) Recovery: 5,000 ft. MSL - 9,000 ft. MSL
TACAN (145606.0N 1020421.8E) to
145000N 1014442.22E, 145000N 1011400E, Period of activity
145000N 1005900E then back to the point of origin.
12 - 23 Mar 2018,
between 0000-1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

3.4 TRANSITION AREA 6B (TA-6B) Vertical limits

A 5 Nm wide corridor bounded by a line joining the following points: FL130 - FL250
145000N 1005900E, 145000N 1004333.39E,
152313N1002656E, 153300N1002700E, Departure: above FL160
152232N1003321E, 145500N1005000E, Recovery: FL130 - FL150 and below
145500N1005900E then back to point of origin. 6,000 ft. (due to UAV area)

Period of activity

12 - 23 Mar 2018,
between 0000-1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

3.5 TRANSITION AREA 7 (TA-7) Vertical limits

A 5 NM wide corridor bounded by a line joining the following GND - FL240

points:
150656.82N 1022143.81E, 151100.00N 1023600.00E, Departure: 11,000 ft. - FL150
151300.00N 1031600.00E, 150757.65N 1031600.00E, Recovery: 5,000 ft. MSL - 9,000 ft. MSL
150604.64N 1023820.82E, 150201.53N1022404.93E
then along a 20 NM arc counter clockwise from the Korat (KRT) Period of activity
TACAN (145606.0N1020421.8E) back to the point of origin,
excluding the Buri Ram Terminal Control Area (TMA). 12 - 23 Mar 2018,
between 0000 - 1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

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 Note:
Buri Ram TMA
The airspace enclosed by the following boundaries beginning at a point 152840N 1033030E
then clockwise along 20 NM arc from BRM DVOR/DME (151422.43N 1031531.59) to 151633N 1033522E
and then clockwise along 25 NM arc radius centered on SURIN ARP (145209.4N 1032920.0E)
to a point 145132N 1035548E and then direct to a point 144953N1035055E and
then clockwise along 20 NM arc radius centered on SURIN ARP (145209.4N 1032920.0E)
to a point 143830N 1031416E and then direct to a point 143652N 1030924E
then clockwise along 25 NM arc radius centered on SURIN ARP (145209.4N 1032920.0E)
to a point 145620N 1030434E then direct to a point 145300N 1024000E and
then counter clockwise along 35 NM arc from KORAT TACAN (145605.94N 1020422.11E)
to a point151135N 1023700E then direct to a point151224N 1030024E
then clockwise along 15 NM arc from BRM DVOR/DME (15142243N 1031531.59E) to a point
152918N1031751E then direct to 154407N1032620E and counter clockwise along 30 NM arc from ROT
DVOR/DME (160700.59N1034619.45E) to 153849N 1033630E then direct to starting point.

Vertical limits: 2,000 ft AGL – 11,000 ft

3.6 TRANSITION AREA 8 (TA-8) Vertical limits

A 5 NM wide corridor bounded by a line joining the following points: GND - UNL
152220N 1013630E, 162000N 1020000E,
161810.65N 1020450.37E, 151857.60N 1014041.40E, Departure: To be assigned by FOCAL
then back to the point of origin. Recovery: To be assigned by FOCAL

Note: Period of activity

This Corridor will only be activated when aircraft request to
enter/exit C2 Area while CT-3 is being used. 12 - 23 Mar 2018,
between 0000 - 1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

4. UAV CORRIDORS
Area boundary Vertical limits
4.1 UAV Corridor 1 (UC-1)
8,000 ft.-11,000 ft.
The corridor 10 NM width bounded by a line joining points:
145234N1003935E, 150700N1003319E,
Period of activity
150700N1004245.16E,145500N 1005000E
then back to the point of origin.
12 -23 Mar 2018,
between 0000 - 1100 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

4.2 UAV Corridor 2 (UC-2) Vertical limits

The corridor 10 NM width bounded by a line joining points: 8,000 ft.-11,000 ft.
145500N1005000E, 145000N1005900E,
145000N1011400E, 144000N1011400E, Period of activity
144000N1005900E, 145234N1003935E,
then back to the point of origin. 12 -23 Mar 2018,
between 0000 - 1100 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

4.3 Lopburi UAV Corridor (UC-3) Vertical limits

An area circle by 12 NM radius from LopBuri TACAN 5,500 ft. -11,000 ft.
(145234.33N1003900E) excluding Bangkok TMA, UC-1 and UC-2
Period of activity

12 - 23 Mar 2018,
between 0000 - 1100 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

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 Area boundary Vertical limits

4.4 UAV Corridor 4 (UC-4)

GND - FL240
145500N1005000E, 145500.28N1010200.50E
then along a 10 NM arc counter clockwise from the Chandy Tower UAV Operating limits: 6,000 ft. – 11000 ft.
(150209.77N1005445.88E) to 150357N1004435.77E
then back to the point of origin. Period of activity

12 - 23 Mar 2018,
between 0000 - 1100 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

4.5 UAV Corridor 5 (UC-5) Vertical limits

The corridor 10 NM width bounded by a line joining points: 8,000 ft. – 11000 ft.
150700N 1003319E, 151640N 1002900E,
151640N 1003658.16E, 150700N 1004245E, Period of activity
then back to the point of origin.
12 - 23 Mar 2018,
between 0000 - 1100 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)
4.6 UAV Corridor 6 (UC-6) Vertical limits

150357N 1004435E, 151351N 1003836E, then along a 20 NM arc GND -FL240

clockwise from Chandy tower (150209.77N 1005445.88E), UAV Operating limits: 6,000 ft. – 11000 ft.
145500N 1011414E, 145500.28N 1010200.50E , then along a 10
NM arc counter clockwise from Chandy tower (150209.77N
Period of activity
1005445.88E), then back to the point of origin.
12 - 23 Mar 2018,
between 0000 - 1100 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

5. Chandy Range
Area boundary Vertical limits
5.1 Chandy Range is located on KRT R-274/68 DME.
Exact coordinates are as follows: GND - UNL
1507N10059E, 1507N10050E,
1455N10050E, 1455N10059Eto point of origin. (12-23 Mar 2018,between 0000-1400 UTC,
after 1000 UTC vertical limit is restricted
The northern section of Chandy is the conventional range for to GND-10,000 ft. only.)
practice ordnance delivery and the southern section is the
tactical range for live ordnance delivery (During CT-18, No Period of activity
practice or live ordinance will be delivered on both ranges).
Fighter aircraft entering Chandy airspace must be under 12-23 Mar 2018,
control by respective control agency as per daily Flying between 0000 - 1400 UTC.
Schedule or contact Chandy tower on 285.4/134.75. (Except Saturday and Sunday)

6. Victor Blue / Aggressor Area (danger for airline operation)

Area boundary Vertical limits
6.1 A restricted area which lies between the Bangkok (BKK)
VOR/DME (135336.8N 1003546.3E) 005°and 050°radials from SFC- UNL
40NM to 80NM arc. Period of activity
Air operations in the vicinity of Victor Blue are prohibited when 12-23 Mar 2018,
active (Chandy Range, CT-7, and CT-1 South of 1520N). between 0000 - 1400 UTC.
(Except Saturday and Sunday)

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7. List of Closed ATS Routes during the COPE TIGER 2018 Exercise Period (12-23 MAR 2018)
ATS Closed Portions Closed Available
Remark
Routes Levels Levels
W1 MALKI - GRASO MFA - FL160 FL170 - FL180 Aircraft operating on W1
FL190 - FL250 FL260 - FL460 during airspace blocked
shall be expect radar
vectored by ATC unit to
avoid military exercise.
A1 SELKA - SANOT MFA - FL200 FL210 - FL460 Aircraft Depart from VTBD,
VTBS on A1 shall cross70
DME/BKK FL210 or above
Y16 LIPLI - PEKBA MFA - FL200 FL210 - FL460 RNAV equipped Aircraft
Depart from VTBD, VTBS
on Y16 shall cross70
DME/BKK FL210 or above
Y13 RUKSA - GRASO MFA - FL160 FL170 - FL180 -
FL190 - FL250 FL260 - F460
Y14 SELKA - KRT MFA - FL160 FL170 - FL460 -
Y15 SANOT-GRASO FL190 - FL250 MFA - FL180
-
FL260 - FL460
W6 KRT - KKN - SKN MFA - FL460 N/A -
R474 BKK - CMP MFA - FL460 N/A -
B460 KRT - ROT MFA - FL460 N/A -
W38 RAMEI - ROT MFA - FL290 FL310 - FL460 -
A202 RAMEI - GUROK MFA - FL290 FL310 - FL460 -
W21 BKK - CMP MFA - FL460 N/A -
W39 BKK - PCB MFA - FL460 N/A -
B346 BKK - PCB MFA - FL460 N/A Flight inbound to BKK
using B346 shall be
rerouted via TOMIP R215
NAN W29 PSL W9 BKK.
W8 TL - KRT MFA - FL460 N/A -

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8. Clearance Restrictions and Flight Planning Procedures
For safety, en-route capacity and flight efficiency enhancements, temporary routes will be
established for utilization during COPE TIGER 2018’s active period in the affected airspace and
avoiding COPE TIGER 2018’s activities. Clearance Restrictions and Flight Planning Procedures
will be as follows:
8.1 For RNAV capable A/C
8.1.1 Departure/Overfly flights from VTBD/VTBS/BKK to the following Destination airports/positions.
Departure/Overfly Flight Planning Arrival/Destination
Y6 MARNI DCT CMA VTCC
Y6 MARNI DCT CMA W20 VTCT
Y6 BORNO DCT KIMET DCT THS VTPO
Y6 BORNO DCT THS DCT LPN VTCL
Y6 BORNO DCT THS W25 VTCP
Y6 BORNO DCT THS W25 VTCN
Y6 BORNO DCT PSL VTPP
Y6 BORNO DCT PSL W27 VTUL
Y6 BORNO DCT PSL W26 VTPB
Y6 BORNO DCT PSL W27 LOY W15 VTUD
Y6 BORNO DCT THS W25 NAN R215 TOMIP VLLB/LPB
VTBD/VTBS/BKK
Y6 BORNO DCT PSL W27 LOY B218 VLVT/VTN
A1 SANOT Y15 GRASO R345 ROT W5 VTUK
A1 SANOT Y15 GRASO DCT SKN VTUI
A1 SANOT Y15 GRASO DCT NKP VTUW
A1 SANOT Y15 GRASO R345 VTUV
W1 RAMBU DCT BRM (for FL170 - FL180) or VTUO
A1 SANOT Y15 GRASO DCT BRM
(for FL210 or above)
W1 (for FL170-FL180) or VTUU
A1 (for FL210 or above)
Y16 BUTRA A1… RJXX, RCXX, RKXX
A1 SANOT Y15 GUROK A202 SAV… VHXX, etc.
Remark: All aircrafts concerned are to expect radar vectoring to avoid affected airspace.

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 8.1.2 Arrival/Overfly flight to VTBD/VTBS/BKK from the following Departure airports:
Departure/Overfly Flight Planning Arrival/Destination
VTCC Y7
VTCT W22 PSL W9
VTPO THS DCT PSL W9
VTCL W13 PAE W22 PSL W9
VTCP W22 PSL W9
VTCN W29 PSL W9 VTBD/VTBS/BKK
VTPP W9
VTUL W27 PSL W9
VTPB W26 PSL W9
VLLB/LPB YAKUA B346 PCB W26 PSL W9 (for FL300 or above)
or TOMIP R215 NAN W29 PSL W9
OVERFLY VTN VTN B218 LOY W27 PSL W9
DEP from VLVT R470 ROT R345 GRASO W1 VTBD/BKK
R470 ROT R345 GRASO Y13 VTBS
VTUD W4 ROT R345 GRASO W1 VTBD/BKK
W4 ROT R345 GRASO Y13 VTBS
VTUK W5 ROT R345 GRASO W1 VTBD/BKK
W5 ROT R345 GRASO Y13 VTBS
VTUI SKN DCT ROT R345 GRASO W1 VTBD/BKK
SKN DCT ROT R345 GRASO Y13 VTBS
VTUW NKP W6 SKN DCT ROT R345 GRASO W1 VTBD/BKK
NKP W6 SKN DCT ROT R345 GRASO Y13 VTBS
VTUV R345 GRASO W1 VTBD/BKK
R345 GRASO Y13 VTBS
VTUO BRM DCT RAMBU W1 (for FL170-FL180) VTBD/BKK
BRM DCT RAMBU W1 UBLOD DCT PIPOB Y13 VTBS
(for FL170-FL180)
BRM DCT RAMBU W1 GRASO Y13
(for FL210 or above)
W1 (for FL170-FL180) VTBD/BKK
VTUU W1 UBLOD DCT PIPOB Y13 (for FL170-FL180) W1
VTBS
GRASO Y13 (for FL210 or above)
Remark: All aircrafts concerned are to expect radar vectoring to avoid affected airspace.
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 8.2 For Non-RNAV capable A/C
8.2.1 Departure/Overfly flights from VTBD/VTBS/BKK to the following Destination airports:
Departure/Overfly Flight Planning Arrival/Destination

A464 VTCC
A464 CMA W20 VTCT
A464 BEKOD DCT KIMET DCT THS VTPO
A464 BEKOD DCT THS DCT LPN VTCL
A464 BEKOD DCT THS W25 VTCP
A464 BEKOD DCT THS W25 VTCN
A464 BEKOD DCT PSL VTPP
A464 BEKOD DCT PSL W27 VTUL
A464 BEKOD DCT PSL W26 VTPB
VTBD/VTBS/BKK
A464 BEKOD DCT PSL W27 LOY W15 VTUD
A464 BEKOD DCT THS W25 NAN R215 TOMIP VLLB/LPB
A464 BEKOD DCT PSL W27 LOY B218 VTN VLVT/VTN
A1 SANOT DCT GRASO R345 ROT W5 VTUK
A1 SANOT DCT GRASO R345 ROT DCT SKN VTUI
A1 SANOT DCT GRASO R345 ROT DCT NKP VTUW
A1 SANOT DCT GRASO R345 VTUV
W1 RAMBU DCT BRM (for FL170-FL180) VTUO
W1 (for FL170-FL180) or
VTUU
A1 (for FL260 or above)
Remark: All aircrafts concerned are to expect radar vectoring to suit the flow of traffic and/or avoid
affected airspace.

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 8.2.2 Arrival/Overfly flight to VTBD/VTBS/BKK from the following Departure airports/ Positions:
Departure/Overfly Flight Planning Arrival/Destination
VTCC W9
VTCT W22 PSL W9
VTPO THS DCT PSL W9
VTCL W13 PAE W22 PSL W9
VTCP W22 PSL W9
VTCN W29 PSL W9
VTPP W9
VTUL W27 PSL W9
VTPB W26 PSL W9
VLLB/LPB YAKUA B346 PCB W26 PSL W9 (for FL300 or above)
or TOMIP R215 NAN W29 PSL W9
OVERFLY VTN VTN B218 LOY W27 PSL W9
VTBD/VTBS/BKK
DEP from VLVT R470 ROT R345 GRASO W1
VTUD W4 ROT R345 GRASO W1
VTUK W5 ROT R345 GRASO W1
VTUI SKN DCT ROT R345 GRASO W1
VTUW NKP W6 SKN DCT ROT R345 GRASO W1
VTUV R345 GRASO W1
VTUO BRM DCT RAMBU W1 (for FL170-FL180)
VTUU W1
(for FL170-FL180 and FL260 or above)
VHXX, …… A202 GUROK DCT GRASO W1
RJXX, RKXX, A1 UBL W1
RCXX etc.
Remark: All aircrafts concerned are to expect radar vectoring to suit the flow of traffic and/or avoid
affected airspace.

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9. Action in event of emergency
In case of civil and non-exercise military aircraft experiencing and emergency that make it
necessary to enter an active exercise area should immediately advise one of the following
agencies: 9.1 Bangkok Area Control Centre (BACC) sector concerned.
9.2 If unable to contact BACC an aircraft should contact FOCAL or any other GCI facilities.
9.3 Frequency of these agencies are as follows:
Units Frequency
Sector 1 256.6 and 120.5 MHz
Sector 1/1 122.45 MHz
Sector 2 285.3 and 133.1 MHz
Sector 3 285.5 and 135.5 MHz
Sector 4 263.8 and 128.1 MHz
Sector 4/1 122.05 and 125.6 MHz
BACC
Sector 5 268.5 and 125.7 MHz
Sector 5/1 133.9 MHz
Sector 6 265.9 and 123.95 MHz
Sector 7 256.3 and 126.5 MHz
Sector 7/1 124.5 and 256.3 MHz
Sector 8 268.5, 132.1 MHz
BANGKOK Approach 259.6, 125.8 and 122.35 MHz
OSCAR Control 331.3 and 127.0 MHz
FOCAL Control 331.3 and 127.0 MHz
BIGSHELL Control 331.3 and 127.0 MHz
DRESSY LADY Control 331.3 and 127.0 MHz
U-TAPAO Approach 238.3 , 273.3, 134.5 and 119.7 MHz
U-TAPAO Tower 227.0 and 118.3 MHz
KHORAT Approach 349.0 and 129.75 MHz
KHORAT Tower 240.5 and 122.2 MHz
KHON KAEN Approach 123.4 and 240.0 MHz
COPE TIGER 2018 aircraft experiencing an emergency and unable to contact their
appropriate control agencies will contact FOCAL control or any other GCI facility on Freq 331.3
MHz, 127.0 MHz or guard Freq 243.0 MHz and 121.5 MHz.
During exercise period all VTD area those are overlapped by COPE TIGER 2018
areas will be not active. All aircraft not concerned with COPE TIGER 2018 exercise want to fly
through areas should be contact “Live Fly Cell” on phone number +6684 646 6200 or “FOCAL
Control” on phone number +662 534 4731 before filing flight plan.
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10. ATFM during Joint Military Exercise “COPE TIGER 2018”
In response to the capacity constraint caused by the Joint Military Exercise “COPE
TIGER 2018” the following ATFM measures will be implemented:
10.1 Level Capping
Flights operating within Bangkok FIR during exercise period are requested to file flight
plan with appropriate Flight Levels as follows:
1) Domestic flights – FL320 or below
2) International flights overflying Bangkok FIR – Between FL320-FL460
Other restrictions and adjustments will be technically managed by ATC.
10.2 Temporary Flight Level orientation scheme
Flights operating on the following routes are requested to use the following flight level
orientation scheme:
1) Northbound flight from VTBD/VTBS/BKK via A464 (Portion BKK-CMA), Y6 and flight
depart from VTPI, VTBL, VTBH, VTPP via W9 - Odd FL
2) Southbound flight to VTBD/VTBS/BKK via Y7 or W9 or other airways joining W9 - Even FL
10.3 Ground Delay Program (GDP) through the provision of Calculated Take-Off Time (CTOT)
GDP will be implemented by Bangkok ATFMU (BKK ATFMU) to smooth the traffic flow
over congested waypoints prior entering Bangkok TMA. CTOT will be issued to the following
flights overflying TL RAMEI and PAKRI to land at VTBS and VTBD
CTOT compliance window will be -5/+5 minutes for domestic flights and -5/+10 for
international flights. CTOT is expected to be distributed twice per day. Specific timing of GDP
periods each day will be published in the ATFM Daily Plan (ADP), which will be distributed via
e-mail to ATS units, Aircraft Operators and Ground Handler one day before operations.
When GDP is active, ATS units and aircraft operators are requested to adhere to the following
procedure:
1) ADP will be distributed by 1100 UTC one day before operation via e-mail. If the ADP is
not received at expected time, please contact BKK ATFMU.
2) Flights with Estimated Time Over (ETO) congested waypoints (TL, RAMEI, PAKRI)
during the GDP periods must file flight plan at least 3 hours prior Estimated Off Block
Time (EOBT).
3) E-Mail and AFTN will be used to distribute CTOT to aircraft operators. Once published,
CTOT can also be viewed at http://atfm.aerothai.aero or http://202.57.133.148
(No password required).

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 4) For flights with CTOT, crews shall plan their flight to be ready for pushback at an
appropriate timing such that Take-Off Time (TOT) will be within CTOT compliance
window.
5) For domestic flights with CTOT, crews shall contact ATC for ATC Clearance at least
20 minutes prior to CTOT and be ready for pushback within 5 minutes after the ATC
Clearance has been issued unless otherwise specified by the ATC. If crews are unable to
contact ATC for ATC Clearance within this timeframe, ATC may request crews to obtain
new CTOT via coordination with their flight operations and BKK ATFMU. If crews comply
with the above conditions, ATC shall provide best assistance to ensure that the flight can
take-off within CTOT compliance window.
6) Should there be any change to the flight’s operating time (CHG/DLA), aircraft operator
shall contact BKK ATFMU as soon as possible to obtain a new CTOT prior to ATC
Clearance request to avoid excessive delay.
7) For flights with operating time not originally within GDP period but delay into it, aircraft
operators shall contact BKK ATFMU to obtain CTOT prior to clearance request.
If uncertain, contact BKK ATFMU to clarify.
8) GDP/CTOT will apply to the flights departing from the following airports:
- All domestic airports
- VYYY VYMD VLVT VLLB VLSK VVNB VVCU VVDN VHHH VMMC ZJHK ZJSY
ZGGG ZGSZ (Other airports are optional)
10.4 BKK ATFMU Contact information
- PHONE: +66 2287 8024, +66 2287 8025
- EMAIL: atfmu@bobcat.aero
- WEB: http://atfm.aerothai.aero or http://202.57.133.148 (No password required)
- WEB CONFERENCE HELP DESK: https://aerothai.adobeconnect.com/bkkatfmu
- AFTN: VTBBZDZX

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 11. POINT OF CONTACTS
UNITS CONTACT DETAILS
Live Fly Cell of Cope Tiger 2018 Wing Commander Amnaj Payonsiri
Mobile : +6684 646 6200
E-mail : amnaj_pa@rtaf.mi.th
Wing Commander Poowanai Manopa
Mobile : +6685 419 5666
E-mail : poowanai@rtaf.mi.th
Bangkok Air Traffic Flow Management Unit Phone : +66 2287 8024, +66 2287 8025
For ATFM Measures during Joint Military Exercise E-mail : atfmu@bobcat.aero
Website : http://atfm.aerothai.aero or
http://202.57.133.148 (No password required)
WEB Conference Help Desk:
https://aerothai.adobeconnect.com/bkkatfmu
AFTN : VTBBZDZX
Aeronautical Information Service Department Phone : +662 568 8831
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand Mobile : +666 3205 8831
Fax : +662 576 1903
E-mail : ais@caat.or.th

12. VALIDITY
This AIP Supplement will remain current until 23 March 2018. Any changes to this
supplement will be promulgated by NOTAM.

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