Phuket to open private jet airport

A terminal dedicated to private jets is being considered in the expansion plans of the Phuket International Airport, Thailand’s second busiest civil airfield.

The proposed facility would be constructed separately from the main terminal by private investors under a concession arrangement with the Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT).

AoT operates six of the country’s main airports. The regulator will now solicit interest from companies to develop the terminal, which will be capable of providing comprehensive services to private jets.

The terminal would offer ground handling and passenger hospitality that could be equivalent to a five-star hotel services, said Prathuang Sornkom, the general manager of Phuket airport.

A private jet terminal would enhance the island’s reputation as a vacation destination for the rich and famous people from all over the globe.

As of now, the Phuket airport handles 100 private jet flights in a good month. Most of these trips bring wealthy property investors.