NA Vice Chairman Vu Hong Thanh: Long Thanh Airport must be built quickly and ensure quality

On the morning of August 20, a working delegation of National Assembly (NA) led by Vu Hong Thanh, Member of Party Central Committee, NA Vice Chairman, conducted an on-site inspection of the Long Thanh International Airport project.

Dong Nai provincial leaders receiving and accompanying the delegation included Ho Van Ha, Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; Duong Minh Dung, Member of the Provincial Standing Party Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Long Thanh Commune People’s Council; Dieu Huynh Sang, Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Deputy Head of the Dong Nai provincial delegation of NA Deputies.

Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice Chairman of the NA Vu Hong Thanh exchanges with ACV representatives at the construction site of Long Thanh Airport passenger terminal. Photo: Pham Tung

Reporting to the NA working delegation, Nguyen Tien Viet, Deputy General Director of Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), said that all project packages are being constructed simultaneously across the entire site, following the spirit of “braving the sun, defying the rain, and not yielding to storms,” working in “3 shifts, 4 crews,” “through holidays, Lunar New Year, and days off.”

Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of Dong Nai People’s Committee Ho Van Ha exchanges with the delegation on Runway 1 of Long Thanh Airport. Photo: Pham Tung

At the project packages, contractors’ consortium have mobilized hundreds of construction crews with nearly 14,000 experts, engineers, workers, and laborers, alongside around 3,000 construction machines, to accelerate progress with the goal of basically completing the project by December 19, 2025, and putting it into commercial operation in the first half of 2026 as required by the Prime Minister.

To date, the implemented project value has reached over 52.5% of the contract value, with overall progress closely following the plan. Many key packages have committed to shortening schedules by 3–6 months compared to the original contracts, demonstrating the high determination of investors and contractors.

Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice Chairman of the NA Vu Hong Thanh surveys the construction work of Long Thanh Airport passenger terminal. Photo: Pham Tung

Facing challenges from early and prolonged rainy season affecting underground items such as tunnels, drainage systems, and runway foundations, ACV has proactively adjusted construction methods, increased manpower and machinery, and maximized sunny days to recover delayed progress.

ACV representative reports to the working delegation on progress of Runway 2 construction. Photo: Pham Tung

As for Runway 2, ACV representatives said construction began in late May 2025 and is expected to be basically completed simultaneously with the overall project. At the construction site, the contractors’ consortium is deploying multiple simultaneous works on foundations, substructure, and drainage systems.

For the passenger terminal, over 95% of the structural work has been completed. The central steel roof reached the final elevation in April 2025. Roof coverings, skylights, glass walls, and MEP systems (electrical, water, air conditioning) are being installed simultaneously. The goal is to complete construction and architectural works by December 19, 2025, for technical flight testing and handover for equipment installation from the end of 2025.

Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice Chairman of the NA Vu Hong Thanh surveys the Long Thanh Airport project site. Photo: Pham Tung

Speaking at the construction site, Vice Chairman of the NA Vu Hong Thanh noted that the Long Thanh Airport project’s structures have taken clear shape. Emphasizing the need to meet the goal of basic completion by December 19, 2025, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Vu Hong Thanh requested investors and contractors to further accelerate progress while ensuring construction quality.

“Build quickly, build well, and ensure quality,” Vice Chairman of the NA Vu Hong Thanh stressed.

Member of Party Central Committee, Vice Chairman of the NA Vu Hong Thanh presents gifts to encourage the investor and contractors at Long Thanh Airport. Photo: Pham Tung

Also during the inspection, Vice Chairman of the NA Vu Hong Thanh presented gifts to motivate the investors and contractors working on the Long Thanh Airport project.

By: Pham Tung

Translated by: M.Nguyet - Thu Ha