According to the plan approved in Decision No. 427/QD-BXD, Phu Quoc International Airport will be invested in expanding and upgrading comprehensively, to meet the requirements of socio-economic development, tourism development of the locality, and at the same time ensure transport infrastructure to meet the organization of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC 2027).
Phu Quoc International Airport has a total planned area of about 1,050 hectares, with a total investment capital of about VND 26,572 billion by 2030, and a vision to 2050 of an additional VND 25,791 billion.
At the conference, Mr. Uong Viet Dung, Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, said: The approved planning is an important basis for Kien Giang province to implement synchronous investment projects to modernize the infrastructure of Phu Quoc international airport. Thereby not only contributing to the successful organization of APEC 2027 but also promoting the development of Phu Quoc City as a leading attractive destination in the region.
According to the project presentation of ADCC - Vietnam's leading company in the field of consulting on airport construction, before APEC 2027, Phu Quoc airport will be expanded with the goal of reaching a capacity of 18 million passengers/year, 4.5 times higher than the current situation (4 million passengers/year). The goal is that by 2050, the airport will be upgraded with a capacity of 50 million passengers/year.
In addition to the existing runway, the airport will be built with a new runway No. 2. The two runways are 3,500m and 3,300m long, respectively, ensuring the port's operations are efficient and safe, ensuring service for wide-body aircraft and long-haul international flights from Europe and the US.
In addition, the aircraft parking lot has been expanded with 70-80 parking spaces, meeting the goal of welcoming heads and senior leaders of economies at the APEC 2027 event as soon as possible and ensuring to meet the needs of Phu Quoc in organizing international events in the future.
The highlight of Phu Quoc International Airport is the passenger terminal, designed by CPG Airport's advice based in Singapore, inspired by the phoenix wings wings to fly up, symbolizing the national position and national pride. The station has an international standard cage pipe system, international terminal, domestic terminal, commercial center, exhibition ... The station is equipped with the most modern operation technology in the world, including check-in without airport, automatic luggage classification, biometric identification technology to help immigration time to 15-30 seconds/person ...
The new underwater-IP terminal of Phu Quoc International Airport was built with the goal of welcoming national heads, designed by Italian architect - Marco Casamonti, the "father" of the iconic Cau Hon project in Phu Quoc. The terminal is designed from the marine banyan fish, symbolizing freedom and mobility in the ocean.
In addition, the planning of Phu Quoc International Airport also includes the expansion and addition of auxiliary works such as cargo terminal, radar system, etc.
Previously, Phu Quoc announced a series of key projects and works to prepare for APEC 2027, including the APEC multi-functional complex with a 10,000 m2 Conference and Exhibition Center, a multi-purpose hall, an international press center, APEC Square, a duty-free shopping center and cultural and artistic supply. In addition, the main routes connecting the airport with the city center, the landscape renovation project - urban infrastructure, smart transportation... demonstrate Phu Quoc's commitment to leading the trend of sustainable development.
With the simultaneous implementation of strategic projects, including the plan to expand Phu Quoc International Airport to a capacity of 18 million passengers/year before APEC 2027, the island city is gradually affirming its position as a new economic, tourism and international conference center of the region and the world. Not only serving APEC 2027, these projects are also a foundation for Phu Quoc to make a breakthrough, attract investment, enhance competitiveness and deeply integrate in the coming period.
