Phu Quoc Airport will 'transform' into a phoenix

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 capacity (4 million passengers/year).

Yesterday (May 9), the Ministry of Construction coordinated with the People's Committee of Kien Giang province to organize a conference to announce the Phu Quoc International Airport Planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, to meet the urgent need to promptly put the airport into operation to serve the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC 2027).

Perspective of Phu Quoc international airport presented at the announcement conference

According to the plan, Phu Quoc International Airport will be invested in expanding and upgrading comprehensively with a land use area of ​​about 1,050 hectares; of which 198.4 hectares will be added to expand the airport.

The project presentation of ADCC - Vietnam's leading company in the field of aviation construction consultancy shows that before APEC 2027, Phu Quoc airport will be expanded with the target of reaching a capacity of 18 million passengers/year, 4.5 times higher than the current status (4 million passengers/year). The target by 2050, the airport will be upgraded to a capacity of 50 million passengers/year.

In addition to the existing runway, the airport will build a new runway No. 2. The two runways are 3,500m and 3,300m long, respectively, ensuring the port's operations are efficient and safe, serving wide-body aircraft and long international flights from Europe and the US.

The aircraft parking area has been expanded with 70 - 80 parking positions, meeting the earliest goal of welcoming heads of state and senior leaders of economies in the APEC 2027 event and ensuring that Phu Quoc can meet the needs of organizing international events in the future.

The terminal was designed by Singapore-based CPG Consultants.

The highlight of Phu Quoc International Airport is the passenger terminal, designed by Singapore-based CPG Airport consultant, inspired by the phoenix spreading its wings to fly, symbolizing national status and national pride. The terminal has an international standard apron system, an international terminal, a domestic terminal, a shopping mall, an exhibition area, etc. At the same time, it is equipped with the most modern operating technology in the world , including check-in without going to the airport, automatic baggage sorting, biometric identification technology that reduces the time for entry and exit to 15 - 30 seconds/person, etc.

The newly built VVIP terminal of Phu Quoc International Airport, with the aim of welcoming heads of state, was designed by Italian architect Marco Casamonti, the “father” of the iconic Cau Hon project in Phu Quoc. The terminal was designed after the sea eagle fish, symbolizing freedom and flexibility in the ocean.

In addition, the planning of Phu Quoc international airport also includes the expansion and addition of auxiliary works such as cargo terminal, radar system, etc.

Previously, Phu Quoc announced a series of key projects and works to prepare for APEC 2027, including the APEC multi-functional complex with a 10,000 m² conference and exhibition center, a multi-purpose auditorium, an international press center, an APEC square, a duty-free shopping center and an art and culture palace. In addition, there are main routes connecting the airport with the city center, landscape renovation projects - urban infrastructure, smart transportation ... demonstrating Phu Quoc's commitment to leading the trend of sustainable development.

By 2025, Phu Quoc aims to welcome 7 million visitors, requiring urgent expansion of the international airport.

With the simultaneous implementation of strategic projects, including the plan to expand Phu Quoc International Airport to a capacity of 18 million passengers/year before APEC 2027, the island city is gradually affirming its position as a new economic, tourism and international conference center of the region and the world. Not only serving APEC 2027, these projects are also the foundation for Phu Quoc to make a breakthrough, attract investment, improve competitiveness and integrate deeply in the coming period.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/san-bay-phu-quoc-se-lot-xac-thanh-canh-chim-phuong-hoang-185250510110732685.htm