(VOVWORLD) -Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Sunday underlined the goal of completing the construction of Long Thanh International Airport no later than the third quarter of 2026 to begin commercial operation in the fourth quarter of 2026.
 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inspects the progress of essential works at the Long Thanh International Airport project. Photo: VOV. |
Prime Minister Chinh inspected the construction progress of Long Thanh Airport in Dong Nai province and gave gifts to encourage the construction workforce. Then, he held a working session with ministries, agencies, the investor, and contractors to resolve difficulties to accelerate the progress.
Concluding the working session, Prime Minister Chinh said this is a key national project, approved by the National Assembly in 2015 and the Government in 2020, but some component projects only started in August 2023, and the first test flight was conducted in September 2025.
 Scene from the working session. Photo: VOV |
After more than two years, several components have been completed or are nearing completion, including the air traffic control center, runway, and apron, while the passenger terminal is in the final stages of construction. Other systems such as baggage handling, hangars, utilities, and internal transport infrastructure are being rapidly installed.
The Prime Minister noted that quality, technical and aesthetic standards, environmental landscape, safety, and the prevention of corruption and waste must be ensured. Planning for non-aviation facilities, for Long Thanh airport city, and for developing the aviation economy must be in place, according to PM Chinh.
 Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the working session. Photo: VOV |