Long Thanh International Airport is set to become a significant aviation hub in Vietnam and the region.
On March 4, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha chaired a meeting regarding adjustments to the investment project for the construction of the Long Thanh International Airport, Phase 1. After careful consideration of the reports presented by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Construction, along with the input from attending delegates, the Deputy Prime Minister instructed the Ministry of Construction to incorporate the feedback into the final draft decision for project approval.
Specifically, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the need to clearly define the tasks previously assigned to the Ministry of Transport (now under the purview of the Ministry of Construction) and ensure their alignment with the four affirmed projects outlined in the decision.
There was consensus on allocating additional capital for Runway 3, taxiways, and several other items, with the goal of selecting investors for these components in accordance with legal regulations. The Vietnam Airport Corporation (ACV) has been tasked with this responsibility.
Furthermore, the Deputy Prime Minister proposed including the development of Hangar 5 and Hangar 6 in the project. The selection of investors for these hangars will be carried out in the future, adhering to bidding procedures. A comprehensive review of the project documentation, including investment policies, planning documents, and project details, is necessary to ensure the inclusion of all relevant sub-project components, such as the aviation logistics area, Cargo Terminal 2, the express cargo terminal, and cargo handling warehouses.
Regarding timelines, the Deputy Prime Minister instructed that the completion of the project’s components be updated to 2025. Investors selected for constructions such as hangars, cargo terminals, cargo handling warehouses, and connecting infrastructure must commit to timely execution.
The Ministry of Construction has been entrusted with the responsibility of finalizing and overseeing the decision to approve the adjustments, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, ACV, Vietnam Airlines Corporation (VNA), and relevant agencies. They are also tasked with exploring additional content to establish a foundation for implementing bidding regulations.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of ACV is expected to report to the Prime Minister on the progress of equipment installation and the operational status of Component Project 3 and the overall project.
* According to Decision No. 1777/QD-TTg dated November 11, 2020, issued by the Prime Minister, the investment project for the construction of Long Thanh International Airport, Phase 1, comprises four component projects: (1) Component Project 1 – Headquarters for state management agencies; (2) Component Project 2 – Air traffic control facilities; (3) Component Project 3 – Essential infrastructure within the airport; and (4) Component Project 4 – Other constructions.
The overarching goal is to establish Long Thanh International Airport as a prominent international aviation hub for Vietnam, aspiring to become one of the leading air transit centers in the region.
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