[Photo series] Close-up of a series of 'huge' aircraft fuel tanks at Long Thanh Airport

(DN) - The fuel supply system for aircraft at Long Thanh International Airport includes fuel tanks, underground fuel pipelines and auxiliary items. In particular, the underground pipeline system will lead fuel to the parking area to supply fuel directly to aircraft.

Package 4.9, construction of an aircraft fuel supply system at Long Thanh Airport, has a total investment of more than VND2.8 trillion. Photo: Pham Tung

Package 4.9, construction started in October 2024. According to the signed contract, this package will be completed in June 2026. However, to ensure synchronous completion with the entire project according to the Prime Minister 's request to shorten the progress, the package's progress has been adjusted and the construction part will basically be completed before December 19, 2025. Photo: Pham Tung

The construction package for the aircraft fuel station at Long Thanh Airport has a capacity of 5.2 thousand m3/day, with 6 floating fuel tanks. Photo: Pham Tung

6 floating tanks containing aircraft fuel at Long Thanh Airport have a capacity of 6,000 m3/tank. Photo: Pham Tung

Currently, the contractor consortium is mobilizing nearly 700 personnel and more than 80 machines and equipment to implement the construction package. Photo: Pham Tung

According to the adjusted schedule, the construction of 6 aircraft fuel tanks at Long Thanh Airport will be completed before December 5, 2025. Photo: Pham Tung

The aircraft fuel piping system to the tanks has been basically completed. The pipe ends are sealed and preserved to prevent dust and dirt from entering. Photo: Pham Tung

Meanwhile, the underground fuel pipeline system for aircraft parking areas 1, 2, 3, 4 in front of the passenger terminal is also under construction and installation. This project is scheduled to be completed before October 20, 2025. Photo: Pham Tung

Pham Tung (performed)

Source: https://baodongnai.com.vn/kinh-te/202508/chum-anh-can-canh-loat-bon-chua-nhien-lieu-tau-bay-khung-tai-san-bay-long-thanh-e8a02d2/