Long Thanh International Airport, Vietnam’s largest airport project, reached a key milestone on September 26 by conducting its first official calibration flight.

Calibration flights, scheduled from September 26 to October 24, are a mandatory step to test and finalize aviation equipment systems, ensuring safety before the airport enters official operation.

The airport, located in southern Dong Nai province, is slated for inauguration on December 19, 2025, as directed by the Prime Minister.

The aircraft used is a specialized Beechcraft KingAir 300 series, chosen by many countries for calibration due to its flexible maneuverability, high stability, and ability to meet demanding technical requirements. The calibration flight team includes experts from the Air Traffic Technical Company Limited (ATTECH) and specialists from the Czech Air Navigation Institute.

Under the Prime Minister’s Decision 1777/QD-TTg issued on November 11, 2020, Phase 1 of the project includes one runway, one passenger terminal, and supporting facilities, with a designed capacity of 25 million passengers and 1.2 million tons of cargo annually.