Bangkok

Don Mueang International Airport

VTBD

291

Flights/Day

01:57

Local Time

Bangkok

Timezone

9ft

Elevation

Current Weather

Current Conditions

VTBD

VFR

27°C

Few Clouds • Calm • 1008.00"

Observed: 18:30 UTC

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

Cloud Forecast Convective Activity

12k 8k 4k 0

01:00

CLR

08:00 BECMG

CLR

16:00 TEMPO

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

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

TAF valid until 07:00 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) 6

Flight	Destination	Departure	Aircraft	Forecast
D7630 Airasia X	SDJ	02:15 Local	airbus a330-343	Forecast
AK234 Airasia +1 codeshare SL	KHH	02:35 Local	airbus a320-251n	Forecast
D7700 Airasia X +1 codeshare SL	ICN	02:45 Local	airbus a330-343	Forecast
SL398 Thai Lion Air +1 codeshare SL	TPE	03:00 Local	boeing 737-9gp(er)	Forecast
8M383 Myanmar Airways International	RGN	03:05 Local	airbus a319-112	Forecast
AK3013 Airasia	HKT	20:40 Local	airbus a320-216	Forecast