As the construction of Phase 1 of Long Thanh International Airport enters its final stretch, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), the investor of Component Project 3 covering essential airport facilities, is implementing multiple measures to accelerate progress while ensuring construction quality.
Thousands of workers and engineers were hard at work across the Long Thanh Airport construction site on June 9, supported by hundreds of pieces of heavy equipment and construction vehicles. Numerous teams pressed on through lunchtime to maintain progress on both exterior infrastructure and terminal interior works.
At the internal road construction site, workers from contractor ACC Nha Trang were seen aligning drainage culverts before securing them in place. According to the workers, the team agreed to work continuously through midday to complete the task in time for the concrete paving scheduled for the early afternoon.
Pham Manh Hung, a construction worker, said that despite the outdoor harsh weather conditions, workers say the steady progress of the airport and the completion of key facilities motivate them to stay committed to the project.
At the same time, roadworks surrounding the passenger terminal were also carried out throughout the midday. Trucks transporting construction materials, rollers and asphalt paving equipment operated continuously as crews worked to meet project deadlines.
According to an ACV site supervisor, outdoor construction activities are being accelerated during favorable weather conditions. During periods of rain, manpower is redirected to interior terminal works to ensure smooth coordination across project components.
Several key facilities have now been substantially completed, including parking structures, customs clearance areas, eight check-in islands, and numerous central terminal facilities. Installation of equipment, machinery and glass panels at the passenger terminal has also been largely completed.
One of the most significant milestones is the completion of the airport’s Baggage Handling System (BHS), considered one of the most technically complex systems within the terminal. The system extends approximately 24 kilometers from the check-in islands to the baggage claim area.
ACV reported that over the past week, it has mobilized more than 600 additional skilled workers and technical specialists to undertake highly specialized construction tasks. The total workforce at the project has now reached nearly 7,000 personnel, equivalent to more than 78 percent of the site's direct and indirect labor requirements.
The airport’s aircraft fuel supply system has also been completed and is ready for operation. Under current plans, several cargo-related service operators are expected to begin operations by the end of December 2026, helping prepare Long Thanh International Airport for future commercial service.
