The Vinh International Airport master plan has been approved, making it capable of accommodating the Boeing 787, a "super wide-body" aircraft.

The Minister of Transport has just approved the Vinh International Airport Master Plan for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050.Decision 201/QD-BGTVT dated February 19, 2025.

The planning target for the period 2021-2030 is for Vinh International Airport to achieve airport classification 4E (according to the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO standard code); with a capacity of approximately 8 million passengers/year and 25,000 tons of cargo/year.

The aircraft types operated are code C aircraft such as A320/A321 and equivalent, and code E aircraft such as B747/B777/B787/A350 and equivalent.

By 2050, Vinh International Airport aims to achieve a 4E airport classification (according to ICAO standards); with a capacity of approximately 14 million passengers per year and 35,000 tons of cargo per year.

- The aircraft types operated are code C aircraft such as A320/A321 and equivalent; and code E aircraft such as B747/B777/B787/A350 and equivalent.

Regarding the runway system, for the period 2021-2030: the plan is to extend the existing runway towards the 17th runway to a size of 3,000 m x 45 m; the size of the shoulder material will comply with regulations.

The vision for 2050 includes the planning of a second runway with dimensions of 3,000 m x 45 m, oriented 02-20 to the east of the existing runway, with shoulder dimensions conforming to regulations.

Regarding the taxiway system, for the period 2021-2030, the plan includes parallel taxiway No. 1 located 182m west of the centerline of runway No. 1; parallel taxiway No. 2 located approximately 180m east of the centerline of runway No. 1; and a synchronized system of connecting taxiways and rapid exit taxiways to connect the parallel taxiways with the runways and aprons; the dimensions of the shoulder material will comply with regulations.

The vision for 2050 includes planning for parallel taxiway No. 3 approximately 180 m west of the centerline of runway No. 2; planning for a synchronized system of connecting taxiways and rapid exit taxiways to connect the parallel taxiway with the runway and apron; and ensuring the dimensions of the shoulder material comply with regulations.

Regarding aircraft parking areas, during the period 2021-2030, the existing aircraft parking area will be expanded to accommodate approximately 15 Code C aircraft; the aircraft parking area in the T2 passenger terminal area will be planned to accommodate approximately 10 aircraft.

The vision for 2050 is to expand the aircraft parking area in the T2 passenger terminal to accommodate approximately 29 aircraft parking positions; with reserves for future expansion when needed.

Regarding the planning of aviation service facilities, for the period 2021-2030, the existing T1 passenger terminal will be expanded to a capacity of approximately 5 million passengers per year; a new T2 passenger terminal will be planned in the area between the two runways with a capacity of approximately 3 million passengers per year.

The vision for 2050 is to expand the T2 passenger terminal to a capacity of approximately 9 million passengers per year, raising the total capacity of the entire airport to approximately 14 million passengers per year; and to reserve land for future development when needed.

Regarding the cargo terminal, the existing cargo terminal will be maintained during the 2021-2030 period; a new cargo terminal and parking area will be planned in the northern area of ​​the T1 passenger terminal, with a capacity of approximately 25,000 tons/year; the vision for 2050 is to expand the cargo terminal and parking area to meet a capacity of approximately 35,000 tons/year; and land will be reserved for future development when needed.