Road linking Gia Binh airport with Hanoi must be completed in 2 years: Vietnam PM

A road linking Gia Binh Airport in the northern province of Bac Ninh to downtown Hanoi must be completed within a maximum of two years, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

“This is a crucial project for promoting the country's image to international partners and friends,” he stressed while chairing a Sunday meeting with ministries, agencies, and local authorities on the airport's construction.

Earlier, at the groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of the airport in December 2024, the Prime Minister had requested that a plan for the road’s construction be completed by June 2025 at the latest.

Additionally, he called for the construction and development of a modern, smart logistics center at the airport to support the growth of e-commerce.

“All of these tasks must be completed quickly, on time, efficiently, and at the lowest possible cost,” Chinh stated, emphasizing the need to propose additional special mechanisms and conditions to facilitate the airport's construction.

“The priority is to act swiftly, while ensuring quality, safety, and a bright, green, clean, and beautiful environment,” he added.

Gia Binh Airport, designed as a multi-functional, dual-use facility with a classification equivalent to 4E (a global standard for large airports), is set to play a critical role in the nation's defense-security infrastructure and socio-economic development.

As a national key project, the airport will support training and combat readiness for the People's Public Security Air Force. It will also serve as a backup for the Ministry of National Defence’s Air Defence and Air Force Service, as well as regional airports during emergencies.

Additionally, it will accommodate special flights for Party and State leaders, foreign dignitaries, and, when conditions allow, facilitate both cargo and passenger transport.

During the meeting, PM Chinh emphasized the urgent need for an additional dual-use airport in the Red River Delta, which is a key economic hub of northern Vietnam, with Hanoi at its core. Currently, Noi Bai International Airport remains under significant strain due to rapid passenger growth, despite recent expansions.

The development of Gia Binh Airport is essential for easing congestion at Noi Bai, while simultaneously supporting both national defense and economic growth, the Prime Minister stressed.

Reaffirming the solid practical, political, and legal foundations for developing Gia Binh Airport to international 4E standards, the PM underscored the need to commence the second phase of the project immediately, even as the first phase is still under construction.