Vung Tau Airport (IATA: VTG, ICAO: VVVT) is a small airport in southern Vietnam, in the Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu province. It serves the city of Vũng Tàu and is located near the downtown of the city.

Vung Tau Airport

Sân bay Vũng Tàu
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorSouthern Service Flight Company
ServesVung Tau, Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu, Vietnam
Coordinates10°22′13″N 107°05′36″E / 10.37028°N 107.09333°E / 10.37028; 107.09333
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VTG/VVVT is located in Vietnam
VTG/VVVT
VTG/VVVT
Location of the airport in Vietnam
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
18/36 1,800 5,906
12/30 693 2,274
Sources: GCM,[1] STV[2]

Facilities

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There is a 1,800 m paved runway (as of 2006). The airport is capable of handling small aircraft such as ATR-72 and AN-38.

History

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The airport was originally established as Cap St Jacques Airfield in the French colonial period.

Airlines and destinations

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Southern Service Flight Company Mil Mi-8 helicopter at Vung Tau Airport

The Southern Service Flight Company provides helicopter services for petroleum exploration and production activities offshore of Vũng Tàu. It also provides twice weekly flights to Con Dao Airport.

AirlinesDestinations
Southern Service Flight Company Con Dao

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Airport information for VVVT at Great Circle Mapper.
  2. ^ Airport information for Vung Tau Airport at Transport Search website.