Hello everyone
Just a few days ago, I drove out to Mai Khao Beach to watch the airplanes land at Phuket International Airport. It had been several months since my last visit to this spot.
When it comes to watching the planes land, you actually need to pay attention to the wind direction — because depending on the season, the planes may take off or land from different sides of the runway. Of course... I completely forgot to check before heading out this time! 😅
When I arrived at Mai Khao Beach, I parked my car at the designated parking area. From there, I hopped on a little motorized tricycle that takes visitors to the plane-watching spot — the fare is just 20 baht per person.
The driver took me along a narrow road that runs parallel to the beach, shaded by tall pine trees that made the ride feel cool and refreshing. 🌲 On the other side of the road, I could see some beautiful luxury resorts.
While riding on the little tricycle, the driver casually mentioned that the wind direction had changed recently — meaning the planes would not be landing from this side today. Instead, I would only see the planes taking off, not landing.
For a moment, I hesitated... but then I thought, “Well, since I’m already here, I might as well go and enjoy it!” 😊
When I arrived at the plane-watching spot on Mai Khao Beach, the atmosphere was calm and peaceful. There were just a few scattered tourists around. 🌞
I found some shade under the pine trees to escape the heat while waiting for a plane to appear. ☀️ It felt like quite a long wait before I finally saw a plane taking off into the sky. ✈️
After about 20 minutes, I finally spotted an AirAsia plane soaring up into the sky. ✈️✨
Soon after, the plane disappeared quickly into the clouds. ☁️ Since the weather wasn’t too hot and the sea looked so beautiful, I decided to take a little walk along the beach. 🌊🌴
I patiently waited for the next plane, but there was no sign of any aircraft coming. ✈️❌
Even though no more planes seemed to be coming, I was happy to simply enjoy the beautiful beach and peaceful atmosphere. 🌞
The clear blue sky and the calm sea made it the perfect place for a relaxing walk along the shore. ✨
Even though I didn’t get to see many planes this time, I still enjoyed my little trip to Mai Khao Beach. The peaceful surroundings and the beauty of the sea made it worth the visit. 🌊✨
Sometimes, it’s not about catching the perfect moment — but simply taking time to enjoy what the day brings. I think I’ll check the wind direction next time though! 😄✈️
If you visit Phuket and love watching planes or relaxing at a quiet beach, this is definitely a spot worth adding to your list. 🌴