Long Thanh International Airport readiness reviewed ahead of operations
Units under Long Thanh Airport have worked with the Incheon Airport Consortium (IAC), an int'l consultant on the management, operation of the airport, to conduct a survey and review of facilities, systems in preparation for the airfield’s operations.
Long Thanh International Airport has undergone a readiness review in advance of its operations, with assistance from the Incheon Airport Consortium (IAC), an international consultant specializing in airport management and operations. The review encompassed four critical domains: passenger services and transport connections, baggage handling systems, airside operations, and security, safety, and information and communications technology.
Specialists from both Long Thanh Airport and the IAC meticulously evaluated each domain, juxtaposing current conditions against stipulated requirements and pinpointing areas necessitating further refinement before operations commence.
The survey will guide the formulation of tasks demanding ongoing collaboration and execution in the forthcoming period, as part of a broader, multi-stage endeavor to harmonize all conditions requisite for airport operations. By early 2026, the airport's management board had conducted four recruitment rounds, amassing more than 220 new hires and elevating the total workforce to approximately 400.
The latest recruitment drive, held mid-August 2026, sought candidates for diverse roles, spanning investment specialists, technical equipment operators, apron inspection staff, drivers and ground support personnel, technical equipment maintenance staff, medical professionals, and more. The anticipated staffing level for Long Thanh Airport is projected to surpass 1,030 employees, with further recruitment drives slated from now until year-end, adding around 200 personnel.
Post-recruitment, employees will undergo in-house and periodic retraining to ensure workforce proficiency. Specialized training will include simulated drills for various scenarios, honing skills in the automated baggage handling system, automated control gates, and next-generation security screening technologies.
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