A new taxiway will be also constructed to enhance the airport’s capacity, he added.
Tan Son Nhat is already overstrained by the quickly increasing flow of flights and passengers. It received more than 26.5 million passengers last year and the number is expected to increase to around 31 million this year, making an upgrade even more urgent task.
Tan Son Nhat also has to deal with flooding right on the runway and traffic congestion on the streets outside the airport.