Four airports in central region temporarily halt operations due to typhoon
Da Nang, Phu Bai, Dong Hoi, and Chu Lai airports has suspended their operations since October 27 morning.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) was quoted by the Vietnam News Agency as requesting the suspension of operations at four airports in central region, including Da Nang (in Dang Nang city), Phu Bai (in Thua Thien – Hue province), Dong Hoi (in Quang Binh province), and Chu Lai (in Quang Nam province), due to impacts from typhoon Trami.
Based on weather forecasts, the CAAV decided to halt operations at the Phu Bai International Airport from 6am to 10pm on October 27, at the Da Nang International Airport from 6am on October 27 to 4am on October 28, at the Dong Hoi Airport from 6am to 7pm on October 27, and at the Chu Lai Airport from 10am on October 27 to 10am on October 28.
The CAAV has directed the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation to ensure safe operations and timely notifications to all relevant agencies, while regional airport authorities are tasked with monitoring safety measures. Any issues arising during the implementation should be reported to the CAAV for timely adjustments.