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Man detained over kite flying that disrupted 16 flights at Tan Son Nhat

Ho Chi Minh City police have launched criminal proceedings and detained Than Van Tan over allegations that he flew kites in a restricted airspace, disrupting 16 flights to and from Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Da Nang International Airport to be expanded under 379-million-USD project

Passenger Terminal T1 of Da Nang International Airport will be expanded under a project worth more than 9.9 trillion VND (about 379 million USD), aming to raise the terminal’s annual capacity to 14 million passengers.

125,000 travelers expected at Hanoi airport as holiday rush begins

Noi Bai International Airport expects more than 125,000 passengers on its busiest National Day holiday travel day, as Hanoi prepares for a five-day break and a sharp rise in air traffic.

Da Lat airport resumes flights after six-month shutdown

Flights are returning to Da Lat after Lien Khuong Airport reopened following a nearly six-month shutdown for major runway repairs.

Three face investigation over kites flown near Tan Son Nhat

Three men in Ho Chi Minh City are being investigated after flying large illuminated kites near Tan Son Nhat International Airport, forcing a 14-minute suspension of takeoffs and landings and disrupting 21 flights.

LED-lit kites mistaken for drones disrupt 21 flights at Tan Son Nhat

Three illuminated kites flying about 400 meters above the ground were mistaken for drones near Tan Son Nhat International Airport, prompting a temporary halt to takeoffs and landings and affecting 21 flights.

Could a chip help Vietnam keep unauthorized drones away from airports?

A drone intrusion that affected 73 flights at Tan Son Nhat Airport has prompted a proposal for hardware-based UAV management tied to Vietnam’s national data infrastructure.

How two drone sightings threw 73 Tan Son Nhat flights into disarray

The impact of two drone sightings at Tan Son Nhat stretched far beyond the airport, triggering airborne holding, diversions and departure delays affecting 73 flights.

Tan Son Nhat temporarily restricts flights after UAV sighting

From 11:14am to 12:14pm UTC, equivalent to 6:14pm to 7:14pm local time, take-offs and landings at Tan Son Nhat International Airport were temporarily restricted due to the sighting of a UAV near an air route.

Noi Bai Airport revises pickup plan after wave of one-star Google reviews

Noi Bai International Airport has adjusted its newly introduced traffic management plan after passengers raised concerns about the inconvenience of reaching ride-hailing pickup points.

Da Nang International Airport to expand Terminal 1

The People’s Committee of Da Nang city in central Vietnam has approved an adjustment to the expansion of Da Nang International Airport Terminal 1 (T1) to deal with the current overloaded 14 million passengers per year.

Noi Bai's ride-hailing changes divide passengers

Only days after a new traffic management plan took effect at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, many passengers have posted one-star reviews on Google, saying the changes have made ride-hailing pickups less convenient than before.

Da Nang opens showcase for signature local products at airport

Danang on July 28 inaugurated two “Danang Essence” product showcase spaces, including one at the international passenger terminal of Danang International Airport to promote local specialities, OCOP products and regional brands to visitors.​

First calibration flight successfully completed at Phu Quoc Airport

The first calibration flight on the second runway at Phu Quoc International Airport was completed successfully on July 27 despite heavy rain and reduced visibility, marking a key milestone in the airport's expansion project ahead of APEC 2027.

Lien Khuong International Airport set to reopen on August 19

Lien Khuong International Airport in Lam Dong began calibration flights on July 23 to test its navigation aids and airfield lighting system following a major infrastructure upgrade, marking a key step toward its planned reopening on August 19.

Vietnam Airlines launches self-service check-in at Noi Bai from July 20

Passengers on Vietnam Airlines' international flights from Noi Bai International Airport’s Terminal 2 can check in and drop bags at self-service kiosks from July 20.

Lien Khuong Airport reopening to fuel Lam Dong tourism

The reopening of Lien Khuong International Airport is expected to provide fresh momentum for tourism in the central province of Lam Dong, with at least six domestic routes and one international service set to resume operations.

Hanoi's second airport officially added to national airport plan

Vietnam has officially included a second airport for the capital region in its revised national airport development plan, which has been recently approved by the Ministry of Construction.

Japanese logistics firm invited to develop infrastructure at Gia Binh airport

Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang has invited Yamato Holdings, one of Japan's leading logistics groups, to study investment opportunities in warehousing and cargo transport infrastructure at Gia Binh International Airport.

Over 90 weekly flights to resume at Lien Khuong Int'l Airport from August 19

The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has announced that 91 return flights per week will resume services to Lien Khuong International Airport in the central province of Lam Dong when the airport is scheduled to reopen on August 19.