Lien Khuong becomes an international airport

Lien Khuong Port receives aircraft of airlines

Lien Khuong Airport (Lam Dong province) is a 4D airport according to the regulations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and is a level 2 military airport, capable of operating large aircraft such as B747/B787/A350 and equivalent.

In May, the Ministry of Transport approved the planning of Lien Khuong port for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050, with the location as an international and domestic airport, shared by civil and military use.

From now until 2030, Lien Khuong is planned to be a level 4E airport (the highest level in Vietnam at present), with a capacity to serve 5 million passengers and 20,000 tons of cargo per year. By 2050, Lien Khuong's capacity will be increased to 7 million passengers and 30,000 tons of cargo per year.

In the 2021-2030 period, Lien Khuong airport will maintain the existing runway with dimensions of 3,250 m x 45 m, with a 7.5 m wide material shoulder. By 2050, the existing runway will be extended to the West by 350 m to 3,600 m x 45 m, with the material shoulder size according to regulations.

At this stage, the airport will also maintain the T1 passenger terminal with a capacity of 2 million passengers, and plan a new T2 passenger terminal with a capacity of about 3 million passengers per year. By 2050, the T2 passenger terminal will be expanded so that the total capacity of the entire port will reach about 7 million passengers per year; reserve land for development when needed.

Lien Khuong Airport is located in Lien Nghia town, Duc Trong district, Lam Dong province, 28 km from the center of Da Lat city. The airport has welcomed many international delegations on charter flights from Korea, Thailand...

TH (according to VnExpress)

Source: https://baohaiduong.vn/lien-khuong-tro-thanh-cang-hang-khong-quoc-te-385289.html