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Tho Xuan airport to be upgraded to international status

The Ministry of Transport has agreed upon the upgrading of Tho Xuan airport in the central province of Thanh Hoa to an international airport.
Tho Xuan airport to be upgraded to international status ảnh 1Tho Xuan Airport (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Transport has agreed upon the upgrading ofTho Xuan airport in the central province of Thanh Hoa to an internationalairport.

Theministry also assigned the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAA) to studyand adjust the detailed planning scheme, making it suitable with the masterplan.

Accordingly,the Tho Xuan airport’s capacity will be raised from 2.5 million passengers peryear to 5 million in 2030.

TheAirports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) was tasked with outlining the investmentplan for the airport.

Accordingto the CAA, Tho Xuan is one of the airports that post the fastest growth in thecountry. With comprehensive infrastructure and equipment, and aninternationally standard air traffic control tower, which was put into serviceearlier this year, the airport now can handle 105,000 flights each year.

In2017, the Tho Xuan airport served more than 850,000 passengers.

Formerly known as Sao Vang airport, the Tho Xuanairport is located in Sao Vang town, Tho Xuan district, 45 kilometres away fromThanh Hoa city.  It plays an important role in aviation transportation andnational overflight protection.-VNA
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