Cà Mau Airport to host larger planes by 2030

June 29, 2023 - 09:59

Preparation of the runway and taxiway at the airport is already underway, implemented by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).

Cà Mau Airport is currently a class 3C facility, accommodating small propellor aircraft. VNA/VNS Photo

CÀ MAU — The Cà Mau Airport in the southernmost province of Cà Mau will be upgraded to class 4C, able to accommodate the common A320 and A321 aircraft by 2030, according to the Ministry of Transport.

These aircraft are the standard Airbus variety common in domestic travel and have a maximum capacity of up to 180 travellers and 220 travellers respectively, much higher than the 80-seat planes Cà Mau Airport can currently serve.

Preparation of the runway and taxiway at the airport is already underway, implemented by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).

The airport is currently a class 3C facility, accommodating ATR 72 aeroplanes. These are turboprop-powered regional airliners, capable of accommodating a maximum of 78 passengers.

The province has also proposed a highway from Cà Mau City to Đất Mũi Commune, the southernmost point of the country, to the national road planning for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2050. The Ministry said it will consider the suggestion and report to the competent authority.

It added that large-scale transport infrastructure for the Cà Mau - Đất Mũi corridor hasn't yet been considered due to relatively low transport needs. However, plans must be reviewed and adjusted every five years, according to the Law on Planning, so there is hope for the southernmost province to achieve its goals. — VNS

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