Will open more direct flights from Vinh to Singapore and Japan

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of June 17, a working delegation of the Ministry of Transport led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Nhat had a working session with the Provincial People's Committee on the issue of upgrading and expanding Vinh International Airport. Receiving and working with the delegation, on the provincial side were Mr. Huynh Thanh Dien - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of relevant departments and branches.

Overview of the working session

At the meeting, representatives of Vinh Airport reported on the planning and construction of Vinh Airport. The plan to adjust Vinh Airport to become an international airport for the period up to 2020 and orientation after 2030 was approved by the Ministry of Transport in Decision No. 347/QD-BGTVT dated January 29, 2015. Specifically, the airport is level 4E according to the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization and a level I military airport. Capacity by 2020 is from 2.5 million to 3 million passengers/year; by 2030: 5 million passengers/year; after 2030: 8 million passengers/year.

In addition to the current runway, a new runway 3,000 m long and 45 m wide is planned. Vinh Airport serves the socio-economic development, national defense and security of Nghe An, the North Central provinces and is a backup airport for Noi Bai Airport.

Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Nhat emphasized that theLocal authorities related to Vinh airport area need to be determined in ensuring aviation security and safety.

In the near future, Vinh airport will open a number of international flights from Vinh to Singapore, Japan... so Vinh international airport needs to expand to meet the travel needs of passengers.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Huynh Thanh Dien spoke and proposedThe Ministry of Transport facilitates the renovation of the old domestic terminal into an international terminal.

At the meeting, Mr. Huynh Thanh Dien - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee proposed to Deputy Minister Nguyen Nhat that the Ministry of Transport should create favorable conditions for investment in building more aircraft parking spaces, extending runways, renovating the old domestic terminal into an international terminal; replacing the current airport fence with a solid fence to ensure aviation safety.

The first flight opened the Vinh - Bangkok direct route on June 8. Photo: Canh Nam

Regarding the proposals of the Provincial People's Committee and Vinh airport, the Ministry will create the best conditions for upgrading the terminal, extending the runway and parking lot. Concluding the meeting, Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Nhat requested the People's Committee of Nghe An province to assign the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to coordinate with Vinh Airport Authority to develop a specific plan for Vinh international airport in the future, not to grant land for projects to build factories and high-rise buildings near Vinh airport, and to reserve enough land area to expand the airport in the future. The Provincial People's Committee needs to direct security agencies and localities in the area to be resolute in ensuring aviation security and safety.

Thu Huyen