Key facts
- Dong Nai province is leveraging its proximity to the new Long Thanh International Airport to attract foreign direct investment.
- The Ministry of Construction has urged investors to complete the main route of the airport by August 2025.
- Phase 1 of the $14.12 billion Long Thanh International Airport project is slated for completion in 2025.
- Commercial operations for the airport are anticipated in the first half of 2026.
- Key components, including the passenger terminal and air traffic control tower, are nearing completion.
Dong Nai, Vietnam's largest municipality by area and home to the under-construction Long Thanh International Airport, is actively seeking to attract foreign direct investment. The province aims to leverage its strategic location and the airport's development to boost economic growth, aligning with the central government's administrative reform initiatives.
The Ministry of Construction has urged investors to expedite the completion of the airport's main route by August 2025. This deadline is crucial for facilitating trial operations of the passenger terminal and other components. Phase 1 of the $14.12 billion project is targeted for substantial completion in 2025, with commercial operations expected in the first half of 2026.
Progress is being made across various components. The air traffic control tower is nearing completion, and other air traffic management facilities are expected to be operational by August 2025. Runway No. 1 is slated for finalization by December 2025, while Runway No. 3 construction is also underway with a December 2025 completion target. The passenger terminal has seen significant progress, with reinforced concrete structures finished and steel structures and facade work nearing completion.
To ensure timely progress, the Ministry of Construction has directed contractors to mobilize additional resources and has asked ACV to coordinate with the Dong Nai provincial People’s Committee to expedite the supply of necessary materials, such as stone, for the project.