The Airports of Thailand (AoT) is poised to embark on the soft launch of Satellite 1 (SAT-1), a cutting-edge terminal situated within Suvarnabhumi International Airport, scheduled for September 28th. This undertaking comes on the heels of an extensive trial period, wherein the operational capabilities of SAT-1 were rigorously tested with the involvement of 180 simulated passengers and their accompanying luggage.
The trial process was conducted in collaboration with Thai Airways, which generously provided its cabin crew and aircraft to facilitate the procedure. Additionally, key authorities such as Immigration Division 2, the Cargo Clearance Customs Bureau, Aeronautical Radio of Thailand, and Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services meticulously observed and scrutinized the trial's various facets, as noted by Mr. Kittipong Kittikachorn, Director of Suvarnabhumi.
It is imperative to underscore that this comprehensive trial encompassed a wide spectrum of activities, including aircraft operations, the seamless flow of arriving and departing passengers, the efficient handling of transfer passengers, the optimization of baggage handling systems, and the coordination of cargo operations.
The upcoming trials, slated for September 20th, will be executed by Thai AirAsia X and Worldwide Flight Services Bangkok Air Ground Handling Co Ltd, followed by a trial on September 20th, spearheaded by Thai Vietjet, specifically tailored to assess the passenger experience for departing flights during nighttime hours, as per Mr. Kittipong's announcements.
During the soft-opening phase, which spans from September 28th to October 28th, SAT-1 will be exclusively accessible to three prominent airlines: Thai AirAsia X, VietJet Air, and Emirates. The overarching objective of this endeavor is to alleviate congestion woes at the primary terminal, with SAT-1 anticipated to achieve full operational status by December of the current year. Notably, SAT-1 is anticipated to accommodate a staggering 15 million passengers annually, thereby enabling Suvarnabhumi Airport to expand its capacity to a remarkable 60 million passengers per annum, reflecting a substantial 33% increase, as emphasized by Mr. Kittipong.
SAT-1, a state-of-the-art terminal, boasts an impressive array of facilities, including 28 contact gates, of which eight have been specifically designed to accommodate Code F aircraft, such as the double-decker A380 superjumbo jets, while the remaining 20 gates are tailored to cater to Code E aircraft, exemplified by Boeing B747s. Furthermore, this four-story edifice encompasses an expansive total floor area of 216,000 square meters, with two subterranean levels housing the Automated People Mover (APM) train system, among other pivotal components.
The APM train system, operating at a maximum speed of 80 kilometers per hour, is poised to seamlessly connect SAT-1 and the existing passenger terminal. Remarkably, each train is capable of accommodating 210 passengers per trip, translating to an impressive throughput of approximately 6,000 passengers per hour, with each journey consuming a mere three minutes.
With the inauguration of SAT-1, international passengers will be relieved of the need to rely on shuttle buses to access their respective gates, marking a significant enhancement in overall airport efficiency and passenger experience.
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