According to the Vietnam Aviation Authority, detailed scenarios and organizational plans have been assigned by the Ministry of Construction, with clear responsibilities delegated to each involved unit.
Long Thanh Airport terminal and passenger tunnels are ready for the special day on December 19th.
Participants in the technical flight include representatives from the Vietnamese aviation authorities, Vietnam Airlines’ flight crew, and technical staff.
The Boeing 787 (code E) aircraft will be used for the technical flight on December 15, 2025, departing from Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City) and landing at Long Thanh Airport (Dong Nai Province). It will then return to Tan Son Nhat Airport.
To ensure the technical flight proceeds safely and according to plan, the Ministry of Construction has requested the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to clean, grass, inspect, and ensure no obstacles are present in the runway area; complete all runway components; and provide sufficient firefighting vehicles, ground equipment, and qualified operational staff with valid licenses and certifications. ACV must also coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security and Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee to maintain order, security, fire prevention, and rescue operations throughout the flight.
The Ministry of Construction has instructed the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) to urgently complete the acceptance of facilities and equipment to ensure flight operations; finalize documentation for the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam to license air navigation systems, personnel, and service providers in accordance with regulations.
The air traffic control tower has completed the installation of operational equipment.
Vietnam Airlines is required to collaborate with ACV to assess runway conditions, prepare aircraft, flight crews, and technical teams for the flight.
The first official flight to Long Thanh Airport is scheduled for December 19, 2025, operating on the Noi Bai – Long Thanh – Noi Bai route.
In preparation for the first commercial flight, ACV has completed runway 1, taxiways, and the apron in front of the passenger terminal, along with synchronized equipment such as signal lights, signage, and markings. Load-bearing tests on the runway system have been conducted to ensure it can handle the largest aircraft as designed.
Runway 1 is ready to welcome critical flights.
Additionally, ACV has completed the T1 and T2 connecting roads and the main terminal access road by December 15th, along with developing aircraft operation plans, ground service plans, and appropriate staffing arrangements.
VATM has substantially completed air traffic management preparations, including the construction of the air traffic control tower and the installation of critical technical systems such as primary and secondary radars (PSR/SSR), DVOR/DME navigation systems, and ADS-B systems. They have also finalized flight procedures and optimal operation plans for the Tan Son Nhat – Long Thanh area, deploying experienced air traffic controllers with full qualifications and licenses.
According to the scenario and plan submitted by the Ministry of Construction to the Prime Minister, following the successful technical flight on December 15th, which must meet all safety, technical, and operational requirements, the first official flight will take place on December 19th.
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