The Da Nang International Airport, one of Viet Nam’s 3 major airports, has asked the government for permission to upgrade its capacity to 20 million passengers a year by 2020 under a revised development blueprint.

Part of a new terminal at the airport. Photo: VNA

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai has assigned the Ministry of Transport to verify and approve the revised blueprint for the airport, which also aims to raise its cargo handling capacity to 200,000 tonnes each year.

In addition, the airport will be expanded to cover about 855.57 hectares, accommodating a maximum of 41 planes.

The airport caters to travel demand to and from the city and neighbouring areas. It also serves as a domestic transit destination.

Currently, more than 100 flights with approximately 10,000 passengers take off from and land at the airport every day.-

(Source:VNA)