Phu Quoc Airport planning adjusted to serve APEC 2027
Phu Quoc International Airport s revised planning adds critical aviation technical and commercial infrastructure to meet APEC 2027 demands while creating capacity for long term growth
On September 28, the Ministry of Construction approved changes to the detailed planning for Phu Quoc International Airport, aimed at serving the APEC 2027 Economic Leaders' Week. The adjustments concentrate on airfield facilities, technical infrastructure, services, security, and land use. During 2021-2030, the airport will extend its existing parallel taxiway and build additional ones, along with connecting and rapid-exit taxiways, to improve operational capacity.
The apron in front of Passenger Terminal 2 and the current one will accommodate about 42 and 45 aircraft parking positions, respectively. The airport's internal roads will be refined, including aligning the road from the main axis to Terminal 2 and adding service roads for security and safety. The plan also includes a retention pond north of the airport and modifications to drainage systems in the airport's western and southern areas.
For aviation services, the location of ground service vehicles and equipment staging areas will shift to the east and west of the aircraft apron, while an area east of the VIP/general aviation terminal will be designated for APEC 2027. The repair and maintenance facility for aircraft and equipment will move to the west of Terminal 1, and the aviation fuel supply facility will be placed north of the airport, while the refuelling facility for ground service vehicles will relocate to the east of the aircraft apron.
The aviation catering facility will shift to the southeast of Terminal 2. A new aircraft repair and maintenance service area (hangar) will be planned in the northern part of the airport, covering approximately 30.4 hectares. The airport's total land requirement for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, will be around 1,040 hectares, with 558 hectares managed by civil aviation authorities, 63 hectares by the military, and 418 hectares shared.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam will coordinate with the An Giang People's Committee and other agencies to implement the plan, inspect land-use targets, and ensure readiness for Phu Quoc International Airport's future development and expansion.
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