HANOI: Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has approved a master plan to develop Da Nang International Airport through 2030, with a vision to 2050, the Vietnam News Agency reported Tuesday (March 3).
The airport, located in Hoa Cuong and An Khe wards of Da Nang City, will maintain its role as a key aviation hub in central Vietnam while continuing to operate as a dual-use civil and military facility, according to the report.
By 2030, annual capacity is set at around 20 million passengers and 100,000 tonnes of cargo, with passenger volume projected to remain stable through 2050 and cargo capacity rising to 330,000 tonnes per year.
The plan retains two runways, expands apron space to accommodate 52 aircraft parking positions, and adds new taxiways to improve operations.
The airport currently operates 24 direct air routes, of which 16 are international, serving around 112 flights per day. - Xinhua
