HCMC – Construction of Terminal T2 at Cat Bi International Airport in Haiphong City is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of the year.
The terminal will have to be completed within one year, according to Notice No. 192/TB-VPCP on the conclusion of the prime minister, regarding his inspection of the progress of projects in the northern city, issued by the Government Office.
The government of Haiphong City was told to join with the ministries of National Defense, Transport, Natural Resources and Environment, along with other agencies, to clear hurdles for the project, facilitate site clearance, and ensure it is finished on time.
The new passenger terminal is expected to help the airport meet rising travel demand and improve the quality of services.
Upon completion, the terminal will be able to process five million passengers per year, according to the Airports Corporation of Vietnam.
Terminal T2 will handle domestic air services, while the existing T1 will become the main international terminal of the airport.
With a total area of 15,630 square meters, Terminal T1 of Cat Bi has been in service since May 2016, serving some two million passengers per year.
