Vietnam's busiest airport Tan Son Nhat halts all flights for 2 hours after drone intrusion
Flights to and from Tan Son Nhat International Airport were grounded or diverted on Tuesday evening after drones intruded into the airspace over Vietnam's busiest airport.
On June 5, 2025, Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City temporarily halted all flights due to unauthorized drone intrusions. The first incident occurred at 5:34 p.m., followed by a second at 6:16 p.m., prompting the suspension of takeoffs and landings. This disruption affected 22 flights from various airlines, including Vietnam Airlines, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, Pacific Airlines, and Vietravel Airlines.
Some passengers had to circle the airport or divert to nearby locations due to delays. The airport eventually resumed normal operations at 8:34 p.m., but not before causing significant delays for numerous flights scheduled to arrive or depart between 6:40 p.m. and 8:35 p.m. This incident is not an isolated case, as similar disruptions have occurred at other airports, including Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport and Hai Phong's Cat Bi Airport.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has strict regulations prohibiting drones within 8 kilometers of airports, and such violations are considered a direct threat to aviation safety.
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