Vietnam's Gia Binh Airport construction accelerates to meet 2030 capacity goals

The Gia Binh International Airport project in Vietnam is currently a hive of activity. Construction teams are working through the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday to keep the project on track. This site is located in Bac Ninh province, just 40 kilometers from Hanoi. It is set to become a major gateway for northern Vietnam.

A Strategic Dual-Use Hub

Gia Binh is designed as a dual-use facility. This means it will serve both civilian passengers and national defense needs. It will be the home base for the Air Force Regiment of the People's Public Security. The project is a key part of Vietnam's goal to modernize its aviation infrastructure.

According to reports from the Ministry of Construction, the airport will meet ICAO 4F standards. This is the highest classification for an airport. It allows the facility to handle the world's largest aircraft. This includes the Boeing 747 and the Airbus A380.

Massive Scale and Capacity

The project covers nearly 2,000 hectares of land. This makes it one of the largest airports in the country. By 2030, the airport aims to handle 30 million passengers every year. It also has a target of 1.6 million tons of cargo annually.

Key Technical Details

• Runways: The site will feature two parallel runways. One is 3,500 meters long, and the other is 4,000 meters long.
• Terminals: Phase 1 includes a five-star passenger terminal and a VIP terminal.
• Aircraft Stands: The apron will initially have 83 aircraft stands, expanding to 123 by 2050.

Industry and Economic Impact

Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world. The IATA predicts high demand for the region over the next decade. Gia Binh will help relieve pressure on Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi.

Local authorities are pushing for a fast timeline. The goal is to have the airport partially operational by late 2026. This would allow it to serve the APEC 2027 Summit. To meet this, contractors like Coteccons are working 24/7. Even during the cold weather before Tet, thousands of workers remain on-site.

This project will also boost the economy of Bac Ninh. The province is a major industrial hub for global electronics. A nearby airport will make shipping goods much easier. It will also connect the region to the national railway and new expressways.

The government aims for Gia Binh to be a "green and smart" airport. It plans to achieve a five-star Skytrax rating by 2032. This focus on quality shows Vietnam's ambition to compete with top global hubs like Singapore or Hong Kong.

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