The cracked runway at Vinh airport is expected to be fixed by the evening of July 3.

QA DNUM_ADZAHZCACD 13:07

(Baonghean.vn) - After the runway crack incident, Vinh International Airport reported to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam and developed a plan to ensure flight operations resume as soon as possible.

Speaking to Nghe An Newspaper reporters, Mr. Hoang Van Thu - Director of Vinh International Airport confirmed that the runway crack caused flights to be unable to take off and land at Vinh airport from 9:35 a.m. on July 3 until the problem is fixed.

"The crack and peeling point is about 8 meters long, right at the turning point of the planes. When the planes roll for takeoff, it creates a large compressive force, combined with the prolonged heat of the past time, causing the runway at this point to crack," Mr. Thu emphasized.

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Runway crack incident at Vinh airport. Photo: CSCC

Due to this incident, about 20 flights will not be able to take off or land at Vinh airport until the problem is resolved, mainly Vinh - Ho Chi Minh City, Vinh - Buon Ma Thuot, Vinh - Phu Quoc flights with about 350 passengers.

Passengers who have not yet checked in have been notified by the airport and airlines about the incident to arrange a reasonable time. Passengers who have arrived at the airport must wait or have a plan to rest until the runway is fixed.

Regarding the repair plan, Mr. Hoang Van Thu said: Because this is asphalt concrete, we must conduct a survey, contact the contractor, and use equipment to scrape, compact, and spread asphalt... Repairs will be made at around 3:00 p.m. this afternoon and are expected to be completed in 3-5 hours.

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Passengers had to reschedule their flight due to the incident. Photo: QA

Passengers need to follow the announcements of the airport and airlines to have a reasonable time arrangement before the airport is reopened./.

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The cracked runway at Vinh airport is expected to be fixed by the evening of July 3.
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