5 central Vietnam airports suspend operation due to typhoon Kalmaegi
DNO - Flight operations are being halted at Buon Ma Thuot, Pleiku, Tuy Hoa, Chu Lai, and Phu Cat airports from the afternoon of November 6 until the morning of November 7, depending on typhoon Kalmaegi’s actual path and intensity.
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Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAV) has issued an official Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) to inform airlines and aviation stakeholders of the temporary suspension.
As reported by VNA, under the directive, the Phu Cat Airport in Gia Lai Province halts flights from 4 p.m. on November 6 to 3 a.m. on November 7; the Chu Lai Airport in former Quang Nam Province (now part of Da Nang) from 8 p.m. on November 6 to 5 a.m on November 7; the Tuy Hoa Airport in Dak Lak Province in from 3 p.m. on November 6 to midnight; the Pleiku Airport in Gia Lai Province from 9 p.m. on November 6 to 6 a.m on November 7; and the Buon Ma Thuot Airport in Dak Lak Province from 10 p.m. on November 6 to 6 a.m on November 7.
Earlier, the CAAV instructed airports and related units to implement proactive measures to ensure aviation safety, minimize disruptions, and protect personnel and assets.
Local airport authorities have been ordered to inspect and reinforce infrastructure, communications systems, and drainage networks to prevent potential damage or flooding caused by heavy rain and strong winds.
The CAAV also emphasised the importance of continuously monitoring meteorological updates, adjusting flight schedules when necessary and deploying emergency response plans to maintain safety for all operations.
Typhoon Kalmaegi, the 13th tropical storm to affect Vietnam this year, is forecast to bring strong winds, torrential rain, and possible flooding to several central provinces.
The aviation authority said it will coordinate closely with meteorological agencies and airlines to assess weather conditions and resume normal operations as soon as it is deemed safe.
The temporary closures are part of Vietnam’s broader efforts to ensure flight safety and minimize the impact of severe weather on air transport.