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Phu Quoc opens second runway to boost regional air traffic capacity
Phu Quoc International Airport has completed construction of a second runway designed to accommodate larger wide-body aircraft and strengthen the island's position as a major Southeast Asian aviation hub. The new 3,300-metre runway meets international standards and is expected to significantly expand air connectivity for the popular destination.
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The 3,300-metre runway, constructed to a width of 45 metres, has been certified to International Civil Aviation Organisation Code E standards. This classification enables the facility to handle large wide-body aircraft including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A350 and Boeing 777, substantially increasing the airport's operational capacity and international reach.
The completion of the second runway represents a significant milestone in Phu Quoc's infrastructure development strategy. The eight-month construction timeline underscores the urgency of expanding capacity at the island airport, which has experienced rapid growth in tourist arrivals and regional air traffic in recent years.
The expanded runway capacity is expected to facilitate increased flight frequencies and direct international routes to Phu Quoc, positioning the destination to capture growing demand from regional and international markets. Tourism analysts note that enhanced air connectivity typically translates to improved visitor access and increased arrivals, supporting the island's broader economic development objectives.
Phu Quoc International Airport currently serves as a key gateway for leisure and business travel in southern Vietnam, with the second runway supporting the airport's transition into a full-scale international facility capable of handling simultaneous operations and diverse aircraft types.
Photo: The terminal at Phu Quoc International Airport at night, December 2025. FrogsLegs71 via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).