Vinh Airport sports a new look and officially reopened on December 19th.

Vinh International Airport in Nghe An province will reopen on December 19th with a new look and many new technologies, helping to shorten check-in times and enhance the safety and convenience experience for passengers.

Vinh Airport has been temporarily closed since July 1, 2025, to facilitate the simultaneous construction of major upgrade and renovation projects. Now, after six months of implementation, the units are rushing to complete the final items, ready to welcome the first flights back from December 19th.

The domestic terminal has now been expanded to accommodate the growing number of passengers. Photo: QA

For the Domestic Terminal Renovation Project, construction commenced on July 2, 2025. After nearly six months of continuous construction, by early December 2025, the project had completed almost all of its construction work. Major components such as the steel structure, glass walls, lobby roof, granite paving, ceilings, and aluminum cladding were 100% completed, ensuring technical, aesthetic, and architectural consistency.

Regarding the aircraft parking apron expansion and renovation project, construction commenced on May 8, 2025, with an upgrade scale from 6 to 9 Code C aircraft parking positions, meeting the needs of operating currently popular narrow-body aircraft. By December 2025, all major items such as demolition of old structures, construction of mooring piles, and laying of crushed stone base course were 100% completed.

The runway and taxiway repair project has also completed key tasks. The lighting system has been fully installed and calibrated; the ILS system has been relocated, newly installed, and is undergoing stable testing; and the new flight procedures have been approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

Mr. Nghiem Manh Tuan, Director of Vinh International Airport, said that a highlight is the implementation of many new technologies, synchronized from check-in procedures, security screening, baggage management to flight operations, thereby improving service quality, shortening waiting times and providing a more convenient experience for passengers.

Earlier, on December 8th, Mr. Hoang Phu Hien, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Nghe An province, along with a delegation, directly inspected the progress of projects at Vinh Airport. He requested that investors and contractors continue to review technical aspects and complete the remaining items, ensuring absolute safety and quality so that the airport can reopen as planned on December 19th.

The official reopening of Vinh Airport is good news for passengers, as air travel is being restored with upgraded and modern infrastructure, equipment, and technology, contributing to flight safety, shorter check-in times, and improved service quality.

For Nghe An province, the timely reopening of the airport is of significant importance in facilitating transportation connections, promoting tourism, attracting investment, expanding trade, creating momentum for socio-economic development, and affirming Vinh Airport's role as the aviation gateway of the North Central region.

These are images captured by reporters at Vinh Airport on December 15th:

A highlight of Vinh Airport after the upgrade is the addition of many new technologies to serve passengers. In the photo: The body scanner at Vinh Airport is an advanced security device, ensuring passengers can quickly and safely check for weapons and prohibited items on board. Photo: QA

Self-check-in machines installed at airports feature touch screens and barcode scanners, allowing passengers to quickly complete check-in procedures, saving waiting time, and are especially useful for passengers with little luggage. Photo: QA

The airport has also equipped itself with biometric identification systems from the check-in gate to the security checkpoint, optimizing processing speed and improving accuracy. Photo: QA

Currently, the upgrade project for the domestic terminal is largely complete and ready to welcome passengers from December 19th. Photo: QA

To ensure safe operations, Vinh International Airport, in coordination with other units, successfully organized the VJ1225 test flight, aiming to evaluate the entire process and prepare for the resumption of operations. Photo: QA

The entire check-in process was carried out under the supervision of security personnel. Photo: QA

Representatives from the Vietnam Airports Corporation (ACV) assessed the test flight as safe and smooth, demonstrating the airport's readiness for resuming operations on December 19th. Photo: QA

Currently, comprehensive cleaning and environmental sanitation work is being urgently carried out by relevant units in preparation for the reopening of Vinh Airport. Photo: QA

The business class lounge at Vinh Airport has been upgraded, now a separate, luxurious area offering a quiet space and high-end amenities so that business class passengers can relax, work efficiently, and have a more comfortable experience before their flight. Photo: QA

Here, passengers can enjoy delicious and attractively presented dishes . Photo: QA

The runway and taxiway repair project has also completed key tasks. Photo: QA

Workers are cleaning the runway, preparing it for reopening. Photo: QA

On the construction site, workers are still rushing to complete the remaining unfinished items of the runway upgrade and apron expansion and renovation project. Photo: QA

Vinh Airport is the largest airport in the North Central region and one of the most important airports in the country. According to the plan, by 2030, the airport will increase its capacity to 8 million passengers per year, and reach 14 million passengers per year by 2050. Photo: PV

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