Airport Codes
Total 1 airports of PYY
Pai Airport (IATA: PYY) is located in the the city of Pai, Thailand.
Pai Airport (PYY) Overview
Regional aviation access for Pai, Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand
Pai Airport is a small regional airfield serving Pai in northern Thailand. Its logistics role is local and feeder-oriented rather than that of an international gateway or dedicated cargo hub. The supplied airport record places the facility in Pai at approximately 19.3711193, 98.4356178 and identifies one runway measuring 1,000 metres long and 23 metres wide. Such operating parameters are more consistent with light regional aircraft and limited belly-cargo opportunities than with scheduled freighter operations. Our service team therefore treats this airport as a case-by-case origin or destination point, confirming aircraft acceptance, handling arrangements, customs status, operating schedules and road connectivity before accepting a shipment.
| Airport name | Pai Airport |
|---|---|
| IATA code | PYY |
| ICAO code | Not provided in the supplied airport data |
| Location | Pai, Thailand |
| Coordinates | 19.3711193, 98.4356178 |
| Runway information | One runway; approximately 1,000 m × 23 m, based on the supplied airport record |
Key Highlights
- Regional airport serving Pai, not a confirmed international cargo gateway.
- Short runway dimensions indicate that aircraft type, payload and weather conditions may affect shipment acceptance.
- Dedicated cargo terminal, bonded storage, cold-chain facilities and dangerous-goods infrastructure should not be assumed without current confirmation.
- Airfreight planning will normally require coordination with a regional passenger service, an approved local handler or an alternative gateway.
- Road transfer through northern Thailand may be the practical solution for consolidated, oversized or export-controlled cargo.
Cargo Facilities & Services
General cargo handling
Acceptance of ordinary cargo, build-up, weighing and documentation must be confirmed with the active airline or ground handler before booking.
Storage and screening
Do not presume the availability of a cargo warehouse, screening line, ULD equipment or extended storage. Our team will verify the handling chain and storage time limits.
Temperature-controlled cargo
Pharmaceutical, chilled and frozen shipments require written confirmation of acceptance, transfer protection, monitoring and recovery procedures. Direct airport availability should not be assumed.
Dangerous goods
Dangerous goods acceptance depends on airline approval, trained personnel, packaging compliance and available handling procedures. A regional airport may require routing through a larger gateway.
Customs and bonded services
International customs clearance, bonded storage and export examination arrangements must be checked with the responsible Thai authorities and the nominated handler before cargo moves.
Pickup and delivery
Local pickup, final-mile delivery and collection outside operating periods should be pre-arranged. Vehicle access and delivery windows are subject to the appointed handler.
Routes & Transit Times
- International cargo will generally need a connection through a suitable Thai gateway or another approved regional airport; the exact routing depends on the airline, commodity and customs plan.
- Possible feeder arrangements may involve regional passenger aircraft, road feeder service or a gateway transfer. No specific airline, flight frequency or direct cargo route is assumed for this airport.
- Transit time is affected by aircraft payload limits, weather in mountainous northern Thailand, road conditions, handling availability, customs inspection and the connection schedule.
- Our service team confirms the current operating calendar, booking cut-off, transfer point and terminal handling sequence before issuing a firm routing proposal.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- The primary catchment is Pai and surrounding communities in Mae Hong Son Province, with onward links to larger northern Thai logistics centres by road.
- Local demand is more likely to involve tourism-related supplies, retail replenishment, documents, spare parts and time-sensitive small consignments than high-volume international freight.
- Small parcels, samples, replacement components and general commercial cargo may be considered where aircraft and handler acceptance is available.
- Large-volume cargo, palletised freight, lithium-battery shipments, perishables and regulated commodities should normally be assessed for a gateway alternative before booking.
Operations & Compliance
- Request a pre-booking feasibility check. Cut-off times, cargo acceptance hours and security procedures can vary by active carrier and handling arrangement.
- Provide a complete commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, commodity description, customs data and any required permits before dispatch.
- Declare dangerous goods, batteries, aerosols, chemicals, temperature-sensitive goods and live animals in advance. Acceptance is subject to applicable airline and Thai regulatory requirements.
- Plan for possible manual examination, repacking, document correction or transfer to another gateway. Cargo should not be delivered until the handling point and receiving party are confirmed.
Shipping Tips
- Send dimensions, gross weight, package count, commodity, battery status and preferred delivery date to our service team before requesting space.
- Use robust, stackable packaging with clear marks and labels; keep each package within the aircraft, handler and road-feeder limits confirmed for the selected routing.
- For export cargo, align the commercial documents and customs declaration before cargo collection. Do not rely on airport acceptance to resolve missing permits or inaccurate descriptions.
- For urgent or high-volume freight, compare a direct local-airport option with road transfer to a larger Thai gateway, considering total transit time, handling risk and customs process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Pai Airport handle international export cargo?
International acceptance cannot be presumed. Our team first verifies the active airline or handler, customs capability, security process and destination routing. If those conditions are unavailable, we arrange a transfer through a suitable Thai gateway.
Is there a scheduled freighter service?
No scheduled freighter operation should be assumed from the airport profile. Cargo may depend on available regional passenger capacity or a road feeder connection, subject to current confirmation.
Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped?
Only after advance classification and written carrier acceptance. The shipper must provide the correct UN information, packing details, labels, declarations and supporting documents where required.
How should temperature-sensitive cargo be planned?
Request a temperature-control feasibility review before pickup. We verify packaging, handover time, storage protection, monitoring and any gateway transfer; a larger airport may be more appropriate when continuous cold-chain handling is required.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Provide origin, destination, commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, ready date, customs status and any special handling requirement. Our service team then compares the local-airport and gateway-transfer options.
Data Sources & Provenance
Airport name, location, IATA identifier, coordinates and runway dimensions in this module are derived from the supplied airport record. The record includes a conflicting ICAO reference in its descriptive text; because the structured input specifies that no ICAO code is available, no ICAO code is published here. Facility availability, airline schedules, customs arrangements, cargo cut-offs and operating conditions require current confirmation before shipment.
For regulatory and airport-status verification, our team refers to the relevant Thai aviation and airport authorities, including caat.or.th and airports.go.th. These domains are provided as authority-level verification points only; no unverified throughput, facility area, airline schedule or handling certification is inferred from them.