Close 5 airports in the central region to respond to storm No. 13

In response to the complicated developments of storm Kalmaegi (storm No. 13), the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has directed the issuance of a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) to temporarily suspend operations at five airports in the central region from the afternoon of November 6 to the morning of November 7, 2025 (local time), depending on the specific developments of the storm.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has directed and requested the temporary suspension of operations at five airports in the central region from the afternoon of November 6 to the morning of November 7, 2025 (local time), depending on the specific developments of the storm.

Affected airports include: Buon Ma Thuot, Pleiku, Tuy Hoa, Chu Lai and Phu Cat.

Specifically, Phu Cat Airport will temporarily suspend operations from 4:00 p.m. on November 6 to 3:00 a.m. on November 7; Chu Lai Airport will temporarily suspend operations from 8:00 p.m. on November 6 to 5:00 a.m. on November 7, 2025; Tuy Hoa Airport will temporarily suspend operations from 3:00 p.m. on November 6 to 0:00 a.m. on November 7, 2025; Pleiku Airport will temporarily suspend operations from 9:00 p.m. on November 6 to 6:00 a.m. on November 7; Buon Ma Thuot Airport will temporarily suspend operations from 10:00 p.m. on November 6 to 6:00 a.m. on November 7.

Previously, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam issued a document directing relevant units to proactively prevent, avoid, and respond to storm No. 13 (Kalmaegi), ensuring safety of flight operations, people and property at airports, and minimizing negative impacts on flight operations.

Airports are required to inspect port infrastructure systems, communications... to promptly detect and handle damage (if any) to ensure safety for works, stations, and ensure safety for operations at airports.

Ports deploy plans to prevent rain and storms, measures to prevent flooding, clear water flows in airports, protect facilities, vehicles and equipment at airports, minimize damage caused by rain and storms and quickly stabilize all aviation activities to serve the needs of passengers.

In addition, the airport needs to closely monitor the developments of storm No. 13 to have plans to adjust flight plans or change flight schedules accordingly and ensure safety for flight operations; fully update meteorological information from relevant aviation meteorological facilities and based on the actual situation to deploy necessary response actions, minimize impacts on operations, ensure flight safety, protect people and property of the unit from natural disasters.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/dong-cua-5-san-bay-mien-trung-ung-pho-bao-so-13-400747.html