Despite unfavorable weather conditions with heavy rainfall, engineering teams have been working tirelessly to complete the mechanical and electronic installation of the primary and secondary surveillance radar system at Long Thanh International Airport.
The project is now entering the calibration flight phase, a crucial step before official operations commence. Dubbed the “steel eyes” of the airport, this radar system is designed to detect and track multiple airborne targets simultaneously. It is part of Component Project 2, led by the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) in collaboration with EASAT Radar Systems Limited.
“This project holds immense significance, as it establishes advanced air traffic management capabilities from the early stages of Long Thanh International Airport,” stated a VATM representative. Once operational, the radar system will expand surveillance coverage and enhance air traffic control within the Ho Chi Minh City Flight Information Region.
EASAT, a renowned radar manufacturer from the United Kingdom, serves as the contractor for supplying and installing the surveillance radar equipment. Leveraging their experience in deploying radar systems at major international airports, EASAT delivers technology solutions that meet ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards, ensuring maximum accuracy and reliability in Long Thanh Airport’s air surveillance operations.
Known as the “steel eyes” of Long Thanh International Airport, the surveillance radar system is tasked with detecting and tracking multiple airborne targets simultaneously.
Located in Long Thanh District, Dong Nai Province, Long Thanh International Airport spans nearly 5,000 hectares with a total investment of $16 billion (over 336.6 trillion VND). Designed to handle 100 million passengers and 25 million tons of cargo annually, it will be Vietnam’s largest and most technologically advanced airport upon completion.
Notably, the airport is designed to meet the international 4F standard, the highest level in ICAO’s classification system. This standard allows the airport to accommodate the world’s largest aircraft, such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8.
As directed by the Prime Minister, the Long Thanh Airport project remains on track for substantial completion by December 19, 2025. The project has set a record with eight visits from the Prime Minister in three years, the most recent being on August 2.
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