Test flights check navigation systems ahead of Long Thanh airport's imminent opening
Test and calibration flights on Oct. 12 and 13 checked navigation systems and signal lights at the under-construction Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai City.
The Air Traffic Technical Co. Ltd, a subsidiary of Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation, conducted flight inspections and calibrations at Long Thanh Airport ahead of its inauguration. Utilizing a Beechcraft B300/B350 aircraft, the Air Traffic Technical Co. Ltd performed tests on various systems, including the instrument landing system, distance measuring equipment, approach lighting system, and radio navigation systems.
These tests were crucial as they evaluated the accuracy and operational performance of each system under real-world conditions. The tests on October 12 and 13 focused on assessing the systems responsible for navigation, approach, and landing. By gathering data during these flights, the technical teams were able to ensure the airport's systems were up to par before commencing operations.
The 5,000-hectare airport, costing nearly US$16 billion to construct, will commence operations with a single runway and passenger terminal, capable of handling 25 million passengers and 1.2 million tons of cargo annually. Long Thanh Airport and Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City will serve as the aviation gateways for the region, alleviating congestion at the existing airport and facilitating more international flights and cargo transport.
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