HANOI (Bernama-VNA): Vietnam is set to have 33 airports with a total capacity of 297 million passengers by 2030, according to a newly adjusted master plan from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported.
The CAAV’s plan, submitted recently to the Construction Ministry for review, outlines adjustments to the national airport and seaport system for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.
It estimates that nearly 500 trillion VND (US$19 billion) will be needed to develop the country’s airport system by 2030, sourced from the State budget, non-budgetary capital, and other legal sources.
Under the new plan, Mang Den and Van Phong airports will be added to the national system. - Bernama-VNA
