Bangkok

Don Mueang International Airport

VTBD

434

Flights/Day

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Local Time

Unknown

Timezone

9ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

VTBD

VFR

28°C

Partly Cloudy • 4kt • 1011.00"

Observed: 21:30 UTC

VFR — Visual Flight Rules: Clear conditions, no weather delays expected.

Cloud Forecast

12k 8k 4k 0

18:00

CLR

21:00 BECMG

CLR

02:00 BECMG

CLR

09:00 BECMG

CLR

Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling

FM = From (abrupt change) BECMG = Becoming (gradual) TEMPO = Temporary PROB = Probability %

TAF valid until 00:00 local time

About Don Mueang International Airport

Bangkok Don Mueang faces same tropical weather as Suvarnabhumi. Monsoon brings heavy rain May-October.

Is Bangkok Don Mueang Airport turbulent?

Don Mueang, Bangkok's older airport, faces identical monsoon weather as Suvarnabhumi. The infamous 2024 Singapore Airlines turbulence incident occurred over nearby Myanmar during monsoon season. Both Bangkok airports experience daily afternoon thunderstorms during wet season (May-October) with similar delay patterns.

Faces same monsoon weather as Suvarnabhumi
Primarily serves low-cost carriers
Daily afternoon thunderstorms during wet season

How does Don Mueang compare to Suvarnabhumi?

Both airports experience identical weather since they're in the same metropolitan area. Don Mueang handles primarily low-cost carrier traffic while Suvarnabhumi serves major international airlines. Weather delays typically affect both airports simultaneously during monsoon storms.

When is the best time to fly from Don Mueang?

November through February offers the driest conditions. Monsoon season (May-October) brings daily afternoon storms. Early morning flights avoid peak thunderstorm activity. The weather patterns mirror Suvarnabhumi exactly.

Is turbulence at Bangkok dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Bangkok?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

Upcoming Flights (next 2 hours) 13

Flight	Destination	Departure	Aircraft	Forecast
W550 Mahan Air	IKA	22:00 Local	--	Forecast
FD124 Thai Airasia	GAU	22:00 Local	--	Forecast
SL900 Sas Connect	CAN	22:00 Local	--	Forecast
AK562 Airasia	TFU	22:10 Local	airbus a320-216	Forecast
DD536 Nok Air	HKT	22:15 Local	boeing 737-88l	Forecast
SL210 Thai Lion Air	COK	22:35 Local	boeing 737-8gp	Forecast
AK120 Airasia	CCU	22:45 Local	airbus a320-216	Forecast
SL902 Thai Lion Air	SZX	22:50 Local	boeing 737-8gp	Forecast
SL240 Thai Lion Air	MAA	23:00 Local	boeing 737-8gp	Forecast
5J864 Cebu Pacific	MNL	23:10 Local	airbus a321-271nx	Forecast
AK163 Airasia	MAA	23:45 Local	airbus a320-216	Forecast
AQ1280 9 Air	CAN	23:45 Local	boeing 737-86x	Forecast
D7600 Airasia X	NRT	23:50 Local	airbus a330-343	Forecast