Construction of the civil aviation component of Phan Thiet Airport is expected to begin in late April, a project seen as a catalyst for economic and tourism development in south-central Vietnam.
According to the office of the people’s committee of Lam Dong Province, authorities have completed key procedures to implement the project, which is expected to enhance regional connectivity and support growth across the south-central and Central Highlands regions.
The project’s investor is finalising remaining procedures following negotiations and the signing of the project contract. Construction is scheduled to begin on April 28.
The development will cover approximately 74.6 hectares and include modern, synchronised infrastructure. The airside area will feature an aircraft apron measuring 170.5m by 455m with six parking positions, including two Code E and four Code C stands, along with two taxiways connecting to the apron.
Air traffic control facilities will include a 45-metre-high control tower, a three-storey operations building, and systems for navigation, signalling, lighting and automatic weather observation.
The passenger terminal will have a total floor area of between 16,000 sq.m and 18,000 sq.m, with a designed capacity of around two million passengers per year.
Internal transport infrastructure will include connecting roads with two to six lanes, a parking area of 13,000-15,000 sq.m in front of the terminal, as well as ring roads and patrol routes to ensure aviation security.
Supporting infrastructure such as power supply, water supply, drainage and security fencing will also be developed to ensure safe and efficient operations.
With a total investment of nearly VND 3.8 trillion (about USD 152 million) and an operating period of 50 years, the airport is expected to strengthen the regional transport network, improve connectivity, attract investment and promote tourism and services, contributing to sustainable economic growth.
