The Ministry of Construction (MoC) has submitted a proposal to competent authorities for the review and approval of an adjusted outline for the national airport system master plan for the 2021–2030 period, with a vision toward 2050.
A key highlight of this adjustment is the proposed addition of two new airports of Mang Den and Van Phong to the master plan. The proposal also includes upgrading Quang Tri Airport from Grade 4C to 4E to meet long-term operational demands.
Notably, the Van Phong Airport project is proposed for Van Thang Commune (part of former Van Ninh district) in Khanh Hoa Province, situated approximately 65 km from Nha Trang,
According to the feasibility research, Van Phòng airport would be constructed on coastal waters covering an area of approximately 497.1 ha. This represents a completely new aviation infrastructure model for Vietnam. If implemented, it will be the first airport in the country built entirely on water.
The project is designed to meet Grade 4E standards, with a projected capacity of 1.5 million passengers per year by 2030, rising to 2.5 million by 2050. The total investment is estimated at approximately VND9.214 trillion (nearly $350 million).
According to provincial authorities, the project is consistent with the Master Plan for the Van Phong Economic Zone through 2040, which was approved by the Prime Minister in Decision No. 298/QD-TTg on March 27, 2023. Furthermore, the project aligns with the local land-use planning through 2030, which had been approved by the provincial People's Committee in March 2024.
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