July 22, 2025 | 22:25 (GMT+7)
Van Don, Cat Bi airports temporarily closed due to Typhoon Wipha
In response to Typhoon Wipha, the third to hit the East Sea (South China Sea) this year, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to temporarily suspend the reception and operation of aircraft at airports located within the affected areas on July 21 and 22.
Accordingly, Van Don International Airport in the Northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and Cat Bi International Airport in neighboring Hai Phong city will be closed from 11 p.m. on July 21, to noon on July 22.
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Van Don International Airport in the Northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and Cat Bi International Airport in neighboring Hai Phong City will be closed from 11 p.m. on Monday, to noon on Tuesday. |
The CAAV has requested Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi and Tho Xuan airport in Thanh Hoa province to continue monitoring meteorological bulletins and propose appropriate adjustments to their operational schedules if necessary.
Airlines have been required to proactively notify passengers of any changes in flight schedules so that travelers can make appropriate travel arrangements.
The CAAV has also warned that prolonged heavy rainfall brought by the storm may cause flooding at airports directly impacted by it.
After the storm dissipates, all relevant units must focus their resources to promptly restore normal flight operations, the authority noted.
Source: VNA