ACV proposes gradual transfer of international flights to Long Thanh International Airport by 2027
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Background ✨
Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction said CAAV and ACV worked with contractors to complete Long Thanh International Airport in 2025 and planned to put it into operation in 3Q2026, including the second runway1. ACV reported the passenger terminal was 66% complete and targeted overall completion in Aug-2026, with equipment installation and trials beginning in early 20262. Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation completed preparations for technical flights on 15-Dec-2025 to 19-Dec-20253.