[Photo series] A close-up of massive aircraft fuel storage tanks at Long Thanh International Airport

By: Phạm Tùng - Translated by: Trieu Ngan, Thu Ha
22:33, 23/08/2025

The aircraft fuel supply system at Long Thanh International Airport includes storage tanks, an underground fuel pipeline system, and auxiliary facilities. The underground pipeline system will deliver fuel to the apron area to supply aircraft directly.

Package 4.9, the construction of the aircraft fuel supply system at Long Thanh Airport, has a total investment of more than 2.8 trillion VND. Photo: Pham Tung
Package 4.9, the construction of the aircraft fuel supply system at Long Thanh Airport, has a total investment of more than 2.8 trillion VND. Photo: Pham Tung
Package 4.9 began construction in October 2024. Under the signed contract, this package is scheduled for completion in June 2026. However, to ensure synchronized completion with the overall project in accordance with the Prime Minister’s directive to accelerate the schedule, the construction timeline has been adjusted, with the construction works expected to be completed before December 19, 2025. Photo: Pham Tung
Package 4.9 began construction in October 2024. Under the signed contract, this package is scheduled for completion in June 2026. However, to ensure synchronized completion with the overall project in accordance with the Prime Minister’s directive to accelerate the schedule, the construction timeline has been adjusted, with the construction works expected to be completed before December 19, 2025. Photo: Pham Tung
The construction package for the aircraft fuel station at Long Thanh Airport has a capacity of 5,200 m³/day, comprising six above-ground fuel storage tanks. Photo: Pham Tung
The construction package for the aircraft fuel station at Long Thanh Airport has a capacity of 5,200 m³/day, comprising six above-ground fuel storage tanks. Photo: Pham Tung
Each of the six above-ground aircraft fuel storage tanks at Long Thanh Airport has a capacity of 6,000 m³. Photo: Pham Tung
Each of the six above-ground aircraft fuel storage tanks at Long Thanh Airport has a capacity of 6,000 m³. Photo: Pham Tung
The consortium of contractors is mobilizing nearly 700 personnel and more than 80 pieces of machinery and equipment to carry out the construction. Photo: Pham Tung
The consortium of contractors is mobilizing nearly 700 personnel and more than 80 pieces of machinery and equipment to carry out the construction. Photo: Pham Tung
According to the adjusted schedule, construction of the six aircraft fuel storage tanks at Long Thanh Airport will be completed before December 5, 2025. Photo: Pham Tung
According to the adjusted schedule, construction of the six aircraft fuel storage tanks at Long Thanh Airport will be completed before December 5, 2025. Photo: Pham Tung
Construction of the pipeline system connecting aircraft fuel to the storage tanks is basically completed. The pipe ends are sealed and preserved to prevent dust and soil from entering. Photo: Pham Tung
Construction of the pipeline system connecting aircraft fuel to the storage tanks is basically completed. The pipe ends are sealed and preserved to prevent dust and soil from entering. Photo: Pham Tung
Meanwhile, the underground fuel pipeline system serving aprons 1, 2, 3, and 4 in front of the passenger terminal is also being installed. This component is scheduled for completion before October 20, 2025. Photo: Pham Tung
Meanwhile, the underground fuel pipeline system serving aprons 1, 2, 3, and 4 in front of the passenger terminal is also being installed. This component is scheduled for completion before October 20, 2025. Photo: Pham Tung

By: Phạm Tùng
Translated by: Trieu Ngan - Thu Ha