Ministry proposes major upgrade to airport in central Vietnam
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The Dong Hoi Airport’s capacity should be increased four-fold to 2 million passengers a year, the Transport Ministry says. Le Dinh Tho, Deputy Minister of Transport, said at a meeting Thursday, adding that the airport’s current capacity of 500,000 was too low, given Quang Binh Province’s strong tourism potentials.
The domestic Dong Hoi Airport, rebuilt in 2008, is located on a 173-hectare plot. Last year, it exceeded its capacity by 200,000 passengers, according to official figures.
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) had proposed to Quang Binh authorities in July that the airport be upgraded at a cost of VND2 trillion ($86.3 million), making it capable of receiving international flights and up to 3 million passengers a year.
Quang Binh is home to Son Doong Cave, the world’s largest, and other spectacular cave systems. The province welcomed over 4 million visitors in the first nine months, up 28 percent year-on-year.
ACV last year proposed a VND56.7 trillion ($2.4 billion) upgrade to 16 of the 21 state-owned airports in the country to meet rising air travel demand.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the proposed new passenger capacity for Dong Hoi Airport?
What is the proposed new passenger capacity for Dong Hoi Airport?
The Transport Ministry suggests increasing the airport's capacity four-fold to 2 million passengers annually. However, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam proposed an upgrade to handle up to 3 million passengers a year.
Q.Why does the Transport Ministry believe an upgrade is necessary for Dong Hoi Airport?
Why does the Transport Ministry believe an upgrade is necessary for Dong Hoi Airport?
Deputy Minister Le Dinh Tho stated that the current capacity of 500,000 passengers is too low, considering Quang Binh Province's significant tourism potential. The airport already exceeded its capacity by 200,000 passengers last year.
Q.What is the estimated cost of the proposed upgrade for Dong Hoi Airport?
What is the estimated cost of the proposed upgrade for Dong Hoi Airport?
The Airports Corporation of Vietnam proposed an upgrade costing VND2 trillion, which is equivalent to $86.3 million. This proposed upgrade would also enable the airport to receive international flights.
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