The People’s Committee of Ninh Binh province in the northern region has proposed to build Ninh Binh International Airport in Liem Tuyen commune with a total area of around 720 hectares.

This location is chosen for its connection with regional transport infrastructure network, according to local authorities.

The airport is around 80 kilometers from Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, 85 kilometers from Cat Bi airport in northern Hai Phong city and Tho Xuan airport in central Thanh Hoa province, and 63 kilometers from Gia Binh airport in northern Bac Ninh province, which is under construction.

The airport is also located near the projected North-South high-speed railway.

As planned, the airport will meet the 4E airport standard (according to the International Civil Aviation Organization standard code), capable of accommodating large aircraft such as B787, B777, and A350.

In the initial phase, the airport is designed to serve 10 million passengers each year.