Temporarily suspend operations at 5 airports in the Central region

Due to the complicated developments of storm No. 13 (Kalmaegi storm), the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has requested to temporarily suspend operations from the afternoon of November 6 for 5 airports in the Central region.

The airports temporarily suspended operations include Buon Ma Thuot, Pleiku, Tuy Hoa, Chu Lai and Phu Cat. These airports will temporarily suspend operations from the afternoon of November 6 to the morning of November 7 (local time), depending on the specific developments of the storm.

Specifically, Phu Cat Airport will be temporarily suspended from 4:00 p.m. on November 6 to 3:00 a.m. on November 7.

Chu Lai Airport, temporarily closed from 8:00 p.m. on November 6 to 5:00 a.m. on November 7.

Tuy Hoa Airport temporarily closed from 3:00 p.m. on November 6 to 0:00 a.m. on November 7.

Pleiku Airport, temporarily closed from 9:00 p.m. November 6 to 6:00 a.m. November 7.

Buon Ma Thuot Airport, temporarily closed from 10pm on November 8 to 6am on November 7.

Previously, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam directed relevant units to proactively prevent, avoid and respond to storm No. 13, ensuring safety of flights, people and property at airports, and minimizing negative impacts on flight operations.

Airlines and relevant units need to closely monitor the developments of storm No. 13 to adjust flight plans or change flight schedules accordingly and deploy necessary response actions to minimize the storm's impact.

BICH QUYEN

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/tam-ngung-khai-thac-5-cang-hang-khong-khu-vuc-mien-trung-post822004.html