The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has proposed expanding the national airport system to 36 airports by 2050, with capacity to serve 540 million passengers annually. Under the revised master plan submitted to the Ministry of Construction, the CAAV recommends 33 airports by 2030, handling around 297 million passengers, increasing to 36 airports by 2050. The plan requires approximately VND 500trillion (USD19.23 billion) in investment from state budget, private capital, and other legal sources by 2030.
The expansion includes the construction of two new airports—Mang Den Airport in Quang Ngai (level 4C, 350 ha, VND5 trillion) and Van Phong Airport in Khanh Hoa (level 4E, 500 ha, VND9.2 trillion)—and upgrading Quang Tri Airport from level 4C to 4E. Total land area for airports is expected to increase to over 26,600 ha by 2030 and around 27,800 ha by 2050. The plan aims to improve regional development, tourism, logistics, connectivity, and national security in the South‑Central and Central Highlands regions.
The CAAV-led expansion is part of Vietnam’s broader aviation strategy to strengthen domestic and regional connectivity, enhance airport capacity, and support long-term economic growth. The investments are expected to facilitate passenger handling efficiency, modernise airport infrastructure, and integrate new airports with existing air and ground transport networks.
