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Phu Quoc airport launches second runway ahead of APEC 2027
Phu Quoc International Airport commenced operations on its second runway Thursday, marking a major infrastructure milestone for Vietnam's premier island destination. The new facility is part of broader airport expansion efforts ahead of the nation's hosting of APEC 2027.
LSN Vietnam ·
The second runway at Phu Quoc International Airport entered commercial service Thursday morning, completing eight months of construction work. The new facility significantly expands the airport's capacity to handle increased passenger and cargo traffic to Vietnam's largest island, a growing tourism and business hub in the Mekong Delta region.
The runway expansion represents one component of a comprehensive modernization program at the airport. Planners are simultaneously developing a new terminal building designed with phoenix-inspired architectural elements, underscoring Vietnam's ambitions to showcase contemporary infrastructure as the nation prepares to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in 2027.
Phu Quoc has emerged as a strategic priority for Vietnam's aviation sector, with passenger numbers and international connectivity expanding rapidly in recent years. The airport serves as a gateway to the island's tourism industry and supports growing commercial activity in the region.
The infrastructure investments reflect Vietnam's broader push to enhance connectivity and modernize key transportation hubs ahead of major international events. Officials have emphasized that expanded airport capacity will support both near-term tourism growth and longer-term economic development objectives for Phu Quoc and surrounding areas.