Lam Dong to close Lien Khuong International Airport from March 4 for runway repairs
On January 9, Mr Nguyen Hong Hai, Member of the Lam Dong Provincial Party Standing Committee and Vice Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee, chaired a working session with the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) on the implementation of a project to repair the runway and taxiway system at Lien Khuong International Airport.
Attending the meeting were leaders of provincial departments and agencies, representatives of the Airports Corporation of Vietnam, as well as consulting units and construction contractors involved in the project.
At the meeting, relevant agencies and units reported on preparation progress and presented construction plans. The parties agreed to temporarily close Lien Khuong International Airport from March 4 to facilitate the repair works.
According to the plan, construction is expected to last approximately 4.5 months, with the airport scheduled to reopen and resume normal operations by mid-August 2026.
Representatives of the construction contractor expressed their hope to continue receiving close guidance from local authorities and timely coordination from relevant departments to address any difficulties arising during implementation, ensuring the project stays on schedule.
The contractor also committed to strictly complying with technical measures and meeting all requirements set by the investor, while ensuring the highest construction quality and on-time completion.
Concluding the meeting, Vice Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Hong Hai emphasized the project’s significance to the province’s transport infrastructure, socio-economic development, and tourism growth. He urged the contractor to mobilize maximum resources, accelerate construction progress, and ensure quality in accordance with technical standards.
He also assigned provincial departments and agencies to closely coordinate with the investor and contractor, promptly handling administrative procedures and resolving emerging issues. In addition, he requested proactive arrangements for construction materials to ensure uninterrupted supply during the construction period.
Special attention was also directed toward occupational safety, traffic management plans around the construction area, and strict compliance with environmental protection regulations. Inspection, acceptance, payment, and disbursement of investment capital must be carried out in accordance with regulations, contributing to the project’s effective and timely completion and the early reopening of Lien Khuong International Airport to serve residents and visitors.
