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The name Suvarṇabhūmi means 'land of gold' in Sanskrit.

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Suvarnabhumi Airport

Thailand

Passengers/yr
61.0M
IATA
BKK
City
Bangkok
Country
Thailand
11th busiest airport in the world

Suvarnabhumi Airport is the main international airport serving Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It is one of two airports serving Bangkok, the other being Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).

From the “Etymology” section

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Suvarnabhumi Airport was officially opened for limited domestic flight service on 15 September 2006.

Suvarnabhumi Airport
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Suvarnabhumi Airport

Thailand

Passengers/yr
61.0M
IATA
BKK
City
Bangkok
Country
Thailand
11th busiest airport in the world

Suvarnabhumi Airport is the main international airport serving Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It is one of two airports serving Bangkok, the other being Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).

From the “History” section

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Photo: Airports of Thailand · Public Domain

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The airport's main terminal was the world's largest passenger terminal ever constructed in one phase.

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Suvarnabhumi Airport

Thailand

Passengers/yr
61.0M
IATA
BKK
City
Bangkok
Country
Thailand
11th busiest airport in the world

Suvarnabhumi Airport is the main international airport serving Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It is one of two airports serving Bangkok, the other being Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).

From the “Facilities” section

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Photo: Airports of Thailand · Public Domain

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The Sky Lane at Suvarnabhumi Airport is the longest cycling track in Asia at 23.5 km.

Suvarnabhumi Airport
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Suvarnabhumi Airport

Thailand

Passengers/yr
61.0M
IATA
BKK
City
Bangkok
Country
Thailand
11th busiest airport in the world

Suvarnabhumi Airport is the main international airport serving Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It is one of two airports serving Bangkok, the other being Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).

From the “Sky Lane Cycle Track” section

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Photo: Airports of Thailand · Public Domain

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On 26 November 2008, the airport was illegally occupied by the People's Alliance for Democracy, stranding thousands of passengers.

Suvarnabhumi Airport
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Suvarnabhumi Airport

Thailand

Passengers/yr
61.0M
IATA
BKK
City
Bangkok
Country
Thailand
11th busiest airport in the world

Suvarnabhumi Airport is the main international airport serving Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It is one of two airports serving Bangkok, the other being Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).

From the “Events” section

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Photo: Airports of Thailand · Public Domain

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