Mở Rộng Sân Bay Tân Sơn Nhất Về Phía Bắc: Nâng Công Suất Lên 70 Triệu Khách/Năm, Tại Sao Không Làm?

In 2026 as the Long Thành Airport mega-project enters its final stretch ahead of welcoming its first commercial flight A long-standing debate has reignited among policymakers and observers Why do we need to spend up to 16 billion USD on a new airport in Dong Nai While it's possible to extend the airport's runway further north to achieve annual capacity of 70 million passengers The sharper this net becomes the more directly General Secretary To Lam has recently posed genuine and pointed questions On the investment efficiency of Long Thành Could 16 billion USD outperform Malaysia Singapore How long does it take to recover the investment and how much does it contribute to GDP growth In that context the plan to extend the runway further north where clean land is currently available The airport contributed 157 hectares to build a new 2 600-meter runway and a terminal capable of handling 40 million passengers Often regarded as an economic lifeline the central bank will take you on a journey back over a century into history Since its elevation to city status it has remained a small village perched on a hill north of Saigon To understand why the debate over expanding this airport is so complex please join us as we explore further From the village's highest peak to the international airpor Before 1919 if you had stood at the location of the airport's busiest runway today You'll only see a small peaceful village called Trang San Nhat pronounced with a southern accent—Nhat This village is situated on a high dry mound about 5 kilometers north of downtown Saigon Why is this detail important Because of this very unique terrain—firm well-drained soil— This is what led French colonial engineers to choose this site for the airfield rather than dozens of other locations around Saigon In other words the fate of the highest peak is determined by geology not strategic planning In 1920 the French administration seized most of the village's land to build the first airport At that time the airport was merely a red dirt runway over 1 500 meters long Surrounding area is landscaped with grass with no significant stations or supporting facilities The remaining land in the hamlet was too small to manage independently so it was merged with the village of Chi Hoa forming the village of Tan Son Hoa a name still remembered by many people from Saigon In 1933 the airport received its first international flight from Paris marking the beginning of international aviation prominence for Saigon From the U S military base to the civilian airport In 1956 the U S government invested in constructing a concrete runway Over 3 000 meters long twice the length of France's red dirt runway This investment was not out of generosity Yet the United States still maintained a strategic air base in Southeast Asia during the Cold War To give you an idea of the scale by 1966 Tân Sơn Nhất was capable of housing 400 to 500 aircraft complete with bird shelters floating platforms ammunition and fuel storage facilities In 1958 the airport handled only 30 000 landing and takeoff operations by 1966 that number had risen to 50 000 an enormous figure for any airport in the world at that time In May 1975 after the country's reunification The Vietnamese government took control of the airport and quickly restored civilian operations Flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have resumed operating up to 5 or 6 daily round trips From then on Tân Sơn Nhất officially became Vietnam's primary civilian airport With the IATA code SGN derived from Sài Gòn-Tân Sơn Nhất A code that had been in use since before 1975 and was intended to remain in effect to this day When the airport is overwhelmed Now let's quickly move into the 21st century Tan Son Nhat Airport currently covers an area of approximately 850 hectares or 1 500 hectares when including the surrounding area With two parallel runways one measuring 3 048 meters in length and the other 3 828 meters Both are capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 even the massive Airbus A380 The original design capacity of the airport was about 25 million passengers per year But here's the issue: in 2014 the airport handled 26.5 million passengers exceeding its designed capacity In 2016 the number rose to 32 million By 2018 it surpassed 38 million That means the airport is handling passenger volumes nearly 1.5 times greater than its design capacity The plane had to queue up in the air to land Flight schedules were thrown off Airline operating costs have skyrocketed due to fuel consumption from flying in circles Traffic around the airport has turned into a perpetual nightmare And as the plane gasped for air above the sky just beside the runway 157 hectares of land are currently being used for a completely different purpose namely recreational gaming 157 hectares and the hottest debate Tan Son Nhat Airport Terminal 2 was constructed starting in 2007 and officially opened in August 2015 More than 157 hectares of land were handed over by the military for development This golf course features four courts each with nine holes Among them three courses are located right next to the flight path meaning players can hit their shots while hearing planes roaring overhead Outside the playground the complex also includes a 12 700 square meter club building restaurant conference center wedding events accommodating several thousand guests and even a private helipad The parking area can accommodate 361 cars and 500 motorcycles From an aviation planning perspective this area is the last remaining prime piece of land available for airport expansion In 2018 Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The proposed acquire 210 hectares to the north including the apron area to construct an aircraft maintenance complex cargo terminal and maintenance facilities with the goal of increasing the airport's capacity to 60 million passengers annually That sounds reasonable doesn't it The airport is overcrowded with empty land right next to it—why not use it But the story isn't that simple Is the toll road a symbol of injustice or a rational choice The issue of new stadium construction goes beyond urban planning—it's also a matter of social equity and public awareness Many residents of Bac Binh City 157 hectares of land are used for premium golf courses While the airport was overwhelmed planes had to queue in the sky The press called this a textbook example of poor management of public land Minister of Transport Truong Quang Nghia once spoke at the National Assembly The Ministry of Transport has conducted thorough investigations And although the Ministry of Defense strongly supports it expanding the airport further north is entirely unfeasible The real question is not whether the contribution field should exist but whether the benefits gained from it outweigh the costs incurred The plan to expand the international airport involves extending the terminal further to the north This proposal led by Associate Professor Doctor Nguyen Thi Tong and her team Haskall aims to transform the new airport into a super aviation hub with a capacity of 70 million passengers per year The key distinctive feature is the choice of a northern orientation where there is a runway and military command post to expand the airport Technically this option emphasizes The construction of a third runway approximately 2 400 meters long is the key to breaking the current deadlock as the two existing runways are now fully dependent on each other The expert team confirmed that this plan is entirely feasible within the boundaries of the existing airport perimeter fence To optimize the 157-hectare land area designated for the airport terminal the northern option proposes constructing Terminal 4 capacity of 20 to 35 million passengers to establish a new aviation ecosystem independent of the southern terminal complex Nevertheless analysts are also considering the downside that international advisors had warned about The construction in the nor could double direct investment costs to around 36 trillion VND compared to 18 trillion VND in the southern region and created a situation where airport charges are slashed exerting enormous pressure on operating costs and the already overburdened transportation network connecting Go Vap District When the French expert said no Amid intense interdepartmental disputes France's independent consulting firm ADBI has delivered an unexpected conclusion Expanding fully to the north is not advisable Why There are three main reasons First long-term operating costs Building a new station to the north separated from the existing T1 and T2 terminals to the south would require the airport to operate two independent systems This means requiring two teams of staff two supporting infrastructure systems two service networks—all of which significantly increase management costs Monday land acquisition costs 210 hectares belonging to the Ministry of Defense which already has a runway and has seen investments exceeding tens of billions of dong are being reclaimed a process that will not only incur substantial compensation costs but also complicated by administrative intricacies and the need for consensus among numerous agencies Tuesday airport noise pollution If a third runway is built to the north The noise will directly affect the surrounding residential areas Instead ADPI recommends extending the southern side to construct Terminal 3 adjacent to the existing terminal This option fully utilizes existing infrastructure enabling seamless connections between stations reducing operational costs and simplifying management With Terminal 3 capable of handling 20 million passengers annually combined with the renovation of Terminals 1 and 2 the airport can accommodate up to 50 million passengers just enough to get by Final decision and Terminal 3 In March 2018 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc officially approved the plan to expand the airport based on ADPI's proposal prioritizing the expansion of the southern area The plan includes constructing a new southern Terminal 3 with a floor area of 200 000 square meters and a capacity of 20 million passengers annually Renovating the existing T1 and T2 terminals constructing an aircraft maintenance facility and building a cargo terminal in the northern area may partially utilize space from Songot or other areas On April 19 Terminal 3 officially opened commencing operations for domestic flights Vietnam Airlines' first terminal is located in District 12 Tan Binh District approximately 7 kilometers from the center of District 1 With the newly completed Trần Quốc Hoàng–Cộng Hòa link road access to the area has seen significant improvement especially with the opening of T3 Tan Son Nhat Airport reaches a total capacity of approximately 50 million passengers annually double its original designed capacity From a small village atop a high mound just 5km from Saigon Tan Son Nhat has grown into one of Southeast Asia 's busiest and most bustling airports Its journey spanning over a century reflects the ups and downs of Vietnam's development from French colonial rule through war during the period of economic reform and development Looking back on the debate over the 157 hectares of Song Gop land and the proposed expansion of Tan Son Nhat Airpor Heading northward to 70 million passengers We gain a broader perspective on the overall planning picture and the development of airports in the southern region The government has decided to expand Tan Son Nhat Airport southward with Terminal 3 to accommodate 50 million passengers while mobilizing all available resources o take flight in 2026 The outcome of this choice is currently floating in limbo What do you think the future holds for the two largest airports in southern Vietnam If you're doubtful about their efficiency The dream of Long Thành Airport becoming a reality Do you have any ideas on how to address this Share your thoughts in the comments below 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