Central Vietnam’s Quang Tri province, a few clicks north of the Imperial City of Hue, has started work on a new airport. The VND 5.8 trillion or US$227 million project is expected to accommodate five million passengers and 25,000 tons of cargo a year.
Vietnam’s airports have been a critical component in logistics in Vietnam and subsequently in Vietnam’s economic development. They are the main entry point for most foreign investors, they facilitate millions of dollars of trade via air freight every day, and they have commanded huge amounts of public investment spurring the country’s economic growth.
With this in mind, the new airport in Quang Tri should position the province well for future economic growth.