Noi Bai Airport tightens security ahead of President Trump's arrival

The US has sent 1,200 people to Vietnam to provide security and logistical support for President Trump's delegation during their stay in Hanoi.

At 5:40 p.m. on November 11, US President Donald Trump will arrive in Hanoi after attending the APEC Summit in Da Nang, beginning his official visit to Vietnam.

Before welcoming the US President, Noi Bai airport was under strict security control.In recent days, US security has conducted mine detection and used sniffer dogs to "search" and check many areas at Noi Bai airport and arranged guards.

According to the representative of the Northern Airport Authority, the US side has brought 1,200 people to Hanoi, including many forces such as security, protection and logistics for the US President's delegation.The two sides met many times to agree on a plan.security

Many US transport planes landed at Noi Bai to deliver vehicles and logistical equipment to the US Presidential delegation in Hanoi. Photo: Ba Do

The US security force will be responsible for protecting the US President's delegation when Air Force One lands at Noi Bai airport.

The mobile team of Noi Bai Airport in coordination with Soc Son District Police and the Guard Command will be on duty and guard on Vo Nguyen Giap Street and Vo Van Kiet Street (the axis in front of the airport gate).This increased on-duty presence will be implemented from now until November 12, when President Donald Trump concludes his state visit to Vietnam.

NIn addition to security forces, airlines and airport security also increased inspection and supervision of restricted areas of the airport; limiting people from entering the passenger pick-up and drop-off areas.

Currently, the parking location of President Trump's private plane has been secured and isolated.Aircraft parked at night are located in areas with lighting and continuous camera surveillance.

When the US President's plane lands, the taxiways and reserved parking areas will be closed to commercial flights.

At the airport, cThe security department has increased interviews and cross-checked passengers' personal documents when doing check-in procedures;Checked goods are also continuously monitored by security cameras or baggage attendants.

Authorities will also increase the frequency of patrolling public areas and monitoring with cameras to proactively respond to situations of gathering and causing trouble.

In preparation for the official visit to Vietnam, many Boeing C-17 heavy transport aircraft carrying supplies and goods for the visit to Vietnam of the US President and his entourage have landed at Noi Bai airport in recent days, including the US President's private car, helicopters, and aircraft elevators...

Earlier, at 12:15 p.m. on November 10, Air Force One carrying US President Donald Trump landed at Da Nang airport to attend the APEC Summit Week.

According to VNE