Dien Bien Airport ready to reopen on Dec 2

Dien Bien Airport after the completion of the expansion project. - VNA/VNS

DIEN BIEN: Dien Bien Airport in Vietnam's northwest region is ready to reopen on Dec 2 following expansion works, said Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV). The upgrade includes bigger runways, taxiways as well as engine aprons and a new passenger terminal.

Currently, airlines have installed check-in systems and auxiliary systems at the airport. These systems apply new technologies such as biometrics to ensure safe operation of the aviation system, the corporation said.