Panoramic view of Long Thanh international airport construction
The Long Thanh International Airport construction project is rapidly advancing on key components, aiming for trial operations before its official completion date of December 19, 2025. The development is expected to become a new aviation landmark thanks to its scale and modern design.
Long Thanh airport terminal races towards completion by end of 2025
Across the vast construction site, the atmosphere is bustling and urgent, with hundreds of work fronts operating simultaneously. Nearly 13,000 specialists, engineers and workers, supported by almost 3,000 pieces of modern equipment, are working day and night to accelerate progress on the contract packages.
With strong determination, the contractors are striving to essentially complete the project by the end of 2025, bringing it into commercial operation in the first half of 2026. This is not only a directive from the Prime Minister, but also a commitment of responsibility to the nation for a flagship project of symbolic importance and strategic significance in socio-economic development.
In mid-August, more than 13,000 engineers and workers were tirelessly engaged in three shifts across hundreds of work fronts at Long Thanh Airport. The urgency and dynamism of the labour force reflected a shared goal: to accelerate progress and complete the national key project as soon as possible. Hundreds of machines and large-scale equipment have been mobilised to operate around the clock under the Prime Minister’s directive of “three shifts, four crews”.
Officials, engineers and workers are pressing ahead with construction in an atmosphere of urgency, while ensuring quality standards are maintained. Daytime work prioritises the installation of passenger boarding bridges, while at night, earthworks, foundations and drainage systems are advanced simultaneously. Safety standards and lighting conditions are carefully ensured during night-time operations.
On the runway No. 2 site, heavy-duty concrete spreaders are in constant motion. Each layer of material is levelled and compacted in strict compliance with technical processes and standards, ensuring both speed and precision in construction. According to the Airports Corporation of Viet Nam, all reinforced concrete structures of the basement and levels 1 to 4 have now been completed, laying the foundation for subsequent stages. The central area has reached 98% of structural work, with the roof fully installed and waterproofing finished. The three terminal wings are over 93% structurally complete, with all steel frames and roofing in place. The curved dome roof, covering nearly 20,000 square metres, has been assembled with meticulous precision across 256 joints to European standards, with console sections extending up to 41 metres. Meanwhile, lower floors of the terminal are being fitted with essential systems including fire prevention, air-conditioning, lighting, lifts and escalators, while underground works are being expedited.
The project is advancing at speed, yet with attention to the smallest details. As a national key development, Long Thanh Airport is expected to deliver a major boost to economic growth thanks to its exceptional scale and stature.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam (CAAV) issued an urgent directive on September 23 requiring relevant units in the aviation sector to proactively respond to Typhoon Ragasa.
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