However, a flight was forced to divert and land elsewhere.
According to preliminary reports, Vinh Airport suffered significant damage, including the terminal roof, administrative buildings, warehouses, and fencing. Numerous trees were uprooted, and several vehicles were damaged. Both Dong Hoi and Tho Xuan Airports experienced roof damage, flooding, lighting system failures, and dislodged terminal panels. Temporary fences around construction sites collapsed, and makeshift shelters were unroofed.
Authorities are actively inspecting, assessing, and urgently repairing damages to restore transportation and ensure safety for passengers and vehicles.
Airports resume operations. (Photo: Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam)
According to Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM), from September 26–29, Typhoon Doksuri directly impacted flight operations in the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City Flight Information Regions (FIRs).
Specifically, on September 26, 42 flights were rerouted. On September 27, 181 flights were rerouted; Da Nang International Airport saw 5 flights diverted to alternate airports, 30 flights delayed, and 1 takeoff aborted due to substandard weather conditions.
On September 28, 92 flights were rerouted, with Da Nang, Phu Bai, Dong Hoi, and Tho Xuan Airports temporarily closing for several hours, resulting in nearly 100 canceled flights. By 3 PM on September 29, only one flight remained diverted due to the typhoon’s effects.
In preparation for Typhoon Doksuri, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) mandated 24/7 operations and strict adherence to typhoon and tropical depression response protocols to ensure flight safety, personnel security, and asset protection at all airports. This aimed to minimize operational disruptions and safeguard passenger interests.
For Van Don International Airport and other airports under Vietnam Airports Corporation within the typhoon’s path, CAAV directed units to inspect airport infrastructure, communication systems, and promptly address any damages to ensure facility safety and uninterrupted operations.
Additionally, measures were implemented to prevent flooding, clear drainage systems, and protect airport structures, equipment, and vehicles, minimizing typhoon-related damages and swiftly restoring aviation services.
Meanwhile, Vietnam Railways announced the suspension of several train services due to heavy rainfall caused by the typhoon’s outer bands.
Passengers receive complimentary meals.
Specifically, trains NA1, NA2, SE9, SE10, SP8, SP3, SP4, and SP7 were suspended on September 30, with SP8 also halted on October 1.
Flooding disrupted rail services between Thi Long and Van Trai stations (Thanh Hoa Province), necessitating passenger transfers by road between Thanh Hoa and Truong Lam stations for trains SE9 (departing Hanoi on September 29), SE10 (departing Saigon on September 28), SE3 (departing Hanoi on September 29), SE4 (departing Saigon on September 28), SE19 (departing Hanoi on September 29), SE2 (departing Saigon on September 28), and SE20 (departing Da Nang on September 29).
Approximately 1,100 passengers were expected to be transported by road.
Vietnam Railways actively supports passengers.
As of 9 AM on September 30, Vietnam Railways had provided over 2,000 complimentary breakfasts and 850 main meals to affected passengers.
Previously, trains NA1, NA2, MR1, MR2, SE1, SP3, SP4, and SP7 were suspended on September 28–29 due to the typhoon’s impact.
