2.2 Viet Nam Aviation
Viet Nam Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at:
Website of
Worldaerodata on Vietnam
The Civil Aviation Administration of Viet Nam (CAAV) handles civil aviation and is under direct authority of the government. There are 135 airports and airstrips for civil, military and police use in the country. The CAAV is responsible for 18 airports and air navigation services. The airports in the north, central and south handled 2.5 million, 1.2 million and 5.1 million in 2002, respectively. Air traffic grew sharply during the 1990s until the region was hit by subsequent economic crisis. In 2002, the Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat) and Ha Noi (Noi Bai) airports and reached a total of 8 million commercial passengers, of which 4.2 million were international and 3.8 domestic.
International airfares are proposed by the airlines and ratified by CAAV. There are two different domestic airfares: one is applicable to foreign citizens and overseas Vietnamese and other is for local Vietnamese. The maximum airfare to Vietnamese passengers on domestic flights between Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City is decided by CAAV and the Government Pricing Committee and approved by the Prime Minister. Two airlines, both members of Viet Nam Airlines Corporation, operate in the country. The dominant one is Viet Nam Airlines, which accounts for 37% of international traffic to and from Viet Nam and 94% of the domestic demand. The other operator is Pacific Airlines which operates mainly between Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City. It was established in 1995 and is jointly owned by the Viet Nam Airlines Corporation and several other companies.
2.2.1 Viet Nam Hanoi - Noi Bai International Airport
The airport was originally built for the Vietnamese Air Force use.
After reunification of Viet Nam in 1975 the Ha Noi Noi Bai Airport became an international public airport while continuing to serve for military purposes. Noi Bai International Airport is the largest airport in northern Viet Nam, serves the capital city Ha Noi. Ha Noi Airport is operated by Northern Airport Authority (NAA) and is located 45 kms north of Ha Noi. Travel time by taxi takes between 30 to 45 minutes. Terminal 1 is currently the only passenger terminal in Noi Bai Airport, but there are plans to construct another passenger terminal.
| Location Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Latitude | 21.22111 |
| Province / District | Longitude | 105.8072 | |
| Town or City (Closest) | Ha Noi | Elevation (ft and m) | 39 ft / 12 m |
| Airfield Name | Noi Bai International | IATA and ICAO Codes | HAN – VVNB |
| Open From (hours) | 00:00 | Open To (hours) | 24:00 |
Runways
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
3,200 m x 45 m |
|
Orientation |
11L/29R, 11R/29L |
|
Surface |
Concrete |
Helicopter Pad(s)
|
Helipad #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Present (Yes / No) |
No |
|
Largest helicopter that can land |
n/a |
|
Width and Length (metres) |
n/a |
|
Surface |
n/a |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
n/a |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
|
ILS |
Yes |
|
Companies Available
4.5 Viet Nam Airport Company Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at:
Website of Azfreight
on Hanoi - Noi Ba International Airport
2.2.2 Viet Nam Ho Chi Minh City International Airport
Tan Son Nhat Airport was first constructed in the 1930s by the French Colonial government as small unpaved airport.
By the mid 1950’s USA built a 7,200-foot (2,190 m) runway and terminal facilities to become South Viet Nam's international airport.
During the Viet Nam War, Tan Son Nhut Air Base was used by both the United States and the South Vietnamese Air Force (VNAF).
Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat International Airport, a joint civilian and military airport, is located 4 miles (6 km) north of the center of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
It operates from two terminal buildings, a Domestic Terminal 1 and International Terminal 2.
The new international terminal opened in September 2007 with the capacity of 10 million passengers per year, giving the airport a total capacity of 15 – 17 million passengers per annum.
| Location Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam | Latitude | 10.81889 |
| Province / District | n/a | Longitude | 106.6519 |
| Town or City (Closest) | Ho Chi Minh | Elevation (ft and m) | 33 ft / 10 m |
| Airfield Name | Tan Son Nhat Airport | IATA and ICAO Codes | SGN – VVTS |
| Open From (hours) | 00:00 | Open To (hours) | 24:00 |
Runways
|
Runway #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
3,048 m x 45 m |
|
Orientation |
07L/25R |
|
Surface |
Concrete |
|
Runway #2 |
|
|---|---|
|
Runway Dimensions |
3,800 m x 45 m |
|
Orientation |
07R/25L |
|
Surface |
Concrete |
Helicopter Pad(s)
|
Helipad #1 |
|
|---|---|
|
Present (Yes / No) |
Yes |
|
Largest helicopter that can land |
n/a |
|
Width and Length (metres) |
n/a |
|
Surface |
n/a |
Airport Infrastructure Details
|
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
|
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
|
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
|
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
|
Pax transport to airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
n/a |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
|
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
|
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
n/a |
|
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
|
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
|
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
|
ILS |
Yes |
|
Airport Operating Details
| Operating Details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: | n/a | ||
| Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet | n/a | ||
| Total aircraft parking area (m²) | n/a | ||
| Storage Area (mt) | n/a | Cubic Meters (m³) | n/a |
| Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) | Yes | If "Yes" specify below | |
| Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) | Yes | Max Capacity (mt) | n/a |
| Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) | Yes | ||
| Loading Ramps (Yes / No) | n/a | ||
Security
Security Level: Good