Construction of the first runway at Long Thanh International Airport in southern Dong Nai Province has been complete, according to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).

The lighting system for the runway has been activated, passed trial operations, and is now ready for test flights before the country's Reunification Day (April 30), as directed by the Prime Minister.

The system uses 100-per cent LED technology imported from Europe, meeting the highest technical standards in international aviation.

The airport is also equipped with an ILS/DME precision landing guidance system, which helps aircraft approach and land safely even in poor weather.

The two systems are integrated to ensure safe and precise takeoffs and landings under any weather condition, enhancing the airport’s operational capacity and stability, according to the ACV.

Long Thanh International Airport is one of key national projects, which covers an area 5,000ha. Total investment capital is estimated at over VND336.6 trillion ($12.8 billion).

The first phase of the airport is scheduled for completion in 2026 with the construction of the runway and a passenger terminal with an annual capacity of serving 25 million passengers.