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Southern Thailand's gateway to Narathiwat Province.
Opened
1972
Location
Narathiwat, Thailand
Narathiwat Airport is a small regional airport serving Narathiwat Province in the southernmost part of Thailand, near the Malaysian border. It provides essential air connectivity to a region that is otherwise difficult to access by land due to its remote location and ongoing security concerns.
The airport handles a limited number of domestic flights, primarily connecting Narathiwat to Bangkok. It plays an important role for government officials, military personnel, and locals seeking faster travel options within Thailand.
Terminals
The airport operates a single small terminal building handling both departures and arrivals for domestic passengers.
Getting to & from
Taxis and minivans are the primary ground transport options connecting the airport to Narathiwat city center, approximately 10 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Nok Air has historically operated scheduled domestic services at Narathiwat, connecting the city to Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located in one of Thailand's southernmost provinces, close to the Malaysian border.
- ›The region has experienced ongoing insurgency-related security concerns since the mid-2000s.
- ›The airport serves a predominantly Muslim-majority province.
- ›Runway length limits the airport to smaller regional aircraft.
- ›The airport is also used by Thai military and government operations in the region.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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Narathiwat Airport is an airport in Khok Khian subdistrict, Mueang Narathiwat district, Narathiwat province in southern Thailand.
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Thai PBS World· 4/1/2025
Contractors face blacklist as Narathiwat airport terminal falls behind schedule
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Bangkok Post· 4/2/2025
Narathiwat terminal delay may see contractor fired
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Nation Thailand· 4/29/2020
Narathiwat Airport closed for another month
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The Star· 4/2/2025
Thailand threatens to scrap Narathiwat airport terminal contract, blacklist joint venture including China Railway
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Khmer Times· 2/25/2025
Thaksin apologises over 2004 massacre in south Thailand
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Bangkok Post· 4/2/2025
Hospital building, airport terminal also being built by discredited Chinese company
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