How modern will Phu Quoc airport be when welcoming APEC 2027?

Phu Quoc is accelerating a series of aviation and urban infrastructure projects to serve APEC 2027, including planning and expanding the international airport into a modern and convenient gateway to welcome the event.

Phu Quoc Airport Passenger Terminal Design

According to the project presentation of the aviation construction consulting company ADCC, before APEC 2027, Phu Quoc airport will be expanded with the goal of reaching a capacity of 18 million passengers/year, 4.5 times higher than the current status (4 million passengers/year). The goal by 2050, the airport will be upgraded to a capacity of 50 million passengers and 50,000 tons of cargo/year.

According to the plan, the airport will have an area of ​​over 1,050 hectares, meeting level 4E standards according to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), allowing it to receive wide-body aircraft such as Boeing 747, 787 or Airbus A350.

Notably, Phu Quoc airport will have two runways, of which the existing runway will be extended to 3,500 meters, while a new runway of 3,300 meters will be built. The parking system will be expanded to more than 100 positions, including 45 positions for wide-body aircraft including positions with modern telescopic, well meeting the needs of exploitation and serving international and domestic passengers.

Phu Quoc Airport will have two runways.

The passenger terminal is designed with inspiration from the image of the phoenix - a bird symbolizing royalty, power and nobility.

This is a work of CPG Singapore, directly penned by architect Steven Thor - Executive Vice President of CPG Consultants. With over 30 years of experience in the field of architectural design, his outstanding works include Hangzhou International Airport - T2, Shenzhen Airport East Integrated Transportation Center,...

Inside the passenger terminal

The airport’s key highlight is the integration of advanced operational technologies, similar to the world’s leading modern airports such as Changi (Singapore), Haneda (Japan), or Beijing (China). Passengers will experience remote check-in, automatic baggage sorting, and biometric identification, which will shorten the check-in time to just 15–30 seconds per person. Solutions to personalize customer experience and intelligent traffic regulation will also be deployed synchronously.

Inside the passenger terminal

In addition to the main passenger terminal, Phu Quoc also invested in building a VIP terminal designed by Italian architect Marco Casamonti, the "father" of the Phu Quoc Kissing Bridge symbol. Inspired by the image of the sea eagle - a symbol of freedom, flexibility and harmony with nature.

VIP Terminal

The VIP terminal is not only a unique architectural work but also a place to welcome high-ranking diplomatic delegations, with the capacity to serve up to 300 people at the same time from flights with heads of state and accompanying delegations.

Inside the VIP terminal

Phu Quoc International Airport aims to be completed in less than 2 years, aiming to become an infrastructure highlight, contributing to promoting development and raising Phu Quoc's position on the regional economic and tourism map.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/san-bay-phu-quoc-se-hien-dai-co-nao-khi-don-apec-2027-196250515072410105.htm