In an official document sent to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) and the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), the Ministry of Construction called for urgent coordination between ACV, CAAV, relevant ministries, agencies, and local authorities to build comprehensive operational plans for Long Thah International Airport in Dong Nai city. Preparations must guarantee security, safety, feasibility, and efficiency, aligning with mandates and timelines set by the Government.
ACV is tasked with evaluating the execution and completion status of individual packages and construction items, alongside verifying all necessary operational conditions. These efforts must remain synchronized with acceptance testing, legal procedures, licensing, and aviation domain approvals under current regulations.
The ministry highlighted that operational preparations must directly reflect findings from the Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) testing program.
The ministry assigned CAAV to continue supporting and guiding ACV and related units in finalizing procedures for commercial operations. CAAV must assess the operational plans submitted by ACV and report findings to the Ministry of Construction prior to November 18, serving a comprehensive review meeting scheduled for later in November.
Beyond airport perimeter preparations, the ministry’s Department of Construction Economics-Investment Management alongside the Vietnam Road Administration have been directed to inspect and expedite highway, national route, and provincial road projects connecting to Long Thanh Airport. The overarching objective is to guarantee seamless traffic flow and prevent congestion upon operational launch.
Previously, ACV submitted a plan to CAAV proposing to inaugurate commercial operations at Long Thanh International Airport starting from 0:00 on December 24 (local time).
Under the initial phase strategy, ACV plans to handle a maximum of approximately 366 flights per week, comprising 322 domestic and 44 international flights. Domestic carriers are scheduled to transition operations to the new hub incrementally.
Vietnam Airlines plans to operate the Long Thanh - Hanoi route alongside select international destinations, while Vietjet Air intends to link Long Thanh with major economic and tourism hubs nationwide.
Flight allocations and slot management between Tan Son Nhat and Long Thanh airports are currently being refined by regulatory authorities, airport operators, and airlines in strict compliance with international aviation agreements and practical operating conditions.
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