CONINCO attends the Groundbreaking Ceremony of Quang Tri Airport

On the afternoon of July 6, 2024, Quang Tri Airport, with a total investment of over 5,800 billion VND, located in a special position connecting the North and South, was officially inaugurated. This is identified as one of the 8 airports to be formed and put into operation for civil aviation according to the overall planning for the development of the national airport system for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050. The project has been approved by the Prime Minister for investment construction under the public-private partnership (PPP) method and the People's Committee of Quang Tri province has approved the feasibility study report. The Construction Inspection Center (T.KĐ) - Consultant and Inspection Joint Stock Company of construction technology and equipment (CONINCO., JSC) is the consulting unit for reviewing the feasibility study report and reviewing technical designs for the project.

At the groundbreaking ceremony, there were Ms. Vo Thi Anh Xuan - Member of the Party Central Committee, Vice President; Mr. Le Thanh Long - Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Justice; Mr. Le Quang Tung - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of Quang Tri Province; Mr. Vo Van Hung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Quang Tri Provincial People's Committee; representatives of the leadership of central and local departments and agencies; the T&T - CIENCO4 investment consortium and project implementation units.
From CONINCO side, there were Mr. Phan Ngoc Cuong - Member of the Board of Directors, General Director; Mr. Nguyen Huu Truong - Deputy General Director; and Mr. Nguyen Ba Hai - Director of the Construction Inspection Center.

Quang Tri Airport is being built in Gio Quang, Gio Hai, and Gio Mai communes in Gio Linh district, covering an area of over 265 hectares. It is designed to meet the standards of a 4C airport (according to the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization - ICAO) and a Class II military airport, capable of handling Code E aircraft. The airport is expected to serve up to 5 million passengers and 25,500 tons of cargo per year.

The project is being implemented by the investor using the PPP (Public-Private Partnership) model with the following roadmap:
Before 2026, the Quang Tri Airport will be fully constructed with the basic facilities to accommodate 500,000 passengers per year, including:
A 2,400m long, 45m wide runway
Taxiways connecting the runway to the aircraft parking apronAn aircraft parking apron capable of accommodating 3 Code C aircraft
During this phase, the passenger terminal will be operated on the 1st floor with a capacity of 500,000 passengers per year. Simultaneously, the construction of facilities to ensure flight operations, technical infrastructure, and connecting transportation infrastructure will be completed to enable the synchronized operation at the above capacity.
By 2030, the Quang Tri Airport will further expand with:Additional taxiways; Increased aircraft parking capacity to 5 Code C positions, with the capability to accommodate Code E aircraft; Terminal upgrades to a 2-level structure to handle 2.2 million passengers per year; Construction of a cargo terminal with a capacity of 5,600 tons per year.

In the post-2030 phase, the Quang Tri Airport will further expand and construct the following facilities:
Expansion of airside infrastructure, including additional runways, taxiways, and apron areas
Expansion and upgrade of the passenger terminal to accommodate up to 5 million passengers per year
Construction of additional cargo terminal facilities to handle around 25,500 tons of cargo per year
These developments will allow the Quang Tri Airport to significantly increase its passenger and cargo handling capacities to meet the growing demand.

The Quang Tri Airport is expected to be operational by 2026, meeting the growing demand for air transportation and contributing to the political, economic, and social development of Quang Tri province as well as the Central region. Simultaneously, Quang Tri Airport will ensure high mobility in defense, rescue, and disaster relief operations; guarantee national defense and security in the Central region in general and Quang Tri province in particular; and align with the planning and development orientation of transportation.

Furthermore, the development of air infrastructure will enhance Quang Tri's attractiveness to domestic and foreign investors. The presence of an airport will be a crucial factor in investment decisions for industries, tourism, and services. Quang Tri possesses immense tourism potential with numerous beautiful beaches and renowned historical sites, attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists. The construction and operation of Quang Tri Airport, along with projects such as the Cam Lo - La Son Expressway, National Highway 15D, the Trans-Asian Highway connecting Laos and Thailand, the coastal road project connecting the East-West Economic Corridor, the Lao Bao - Cam Lo Expressway, the My Thuy deep-water port, the My Thuy - Dong Ha - Lao Bao railway line, will be vital components in completing the province's integrated transportation network. This will serve as a significant catalyst for Quang Tri's socio-economic development, ultimately improving the quality of life for residents in the region.

Moreover, the airport will help connect Quang Tri with other provinces and cities across the country, thereby promoting balanced and sustainable development. Additionally, this project can also open up international flight routes, enabling Quang Tri to connect directly with other countries, creating favorable conditions for international cooperation in the fields of economy, culture, and education.

CONINCO, a leading consultant in Vietnam with 45 years of experience and a participant in most of the country's major and minor airports, has supported the investor and regulatory agencies in verifying the technical, financial, and managerial feasibility of the project when providing consulting services for reviewing the feasibility study report and technical design. CONINCO has also assessed the options for site selection, design options, and technical solutions, ensuring compatibility with local conditions. It has developed forecasting scenarios and analyzed the economic and social effectiveness of the project, reviewed and evaluated drawings, technical calculations, and proposed technical parameters. CONINCO has also checked the feasibility, efficiency, and safety of the technical solutions, proposed necessary adjustments and additions to ensure the design meets requirements, reviewed technical indicators, standards, and regulations applied, and evaluated the implementation, operation, and maintenance capabilities to ensure the project's quality, feasibility, and effectiveness.
Besides the inspection consultant work, CONINCO is confident in accompanying the Investor and related units during the project implementation process to ensure the project's successful completion