Van Don, Cat Bi airports temporarily closed due to Typhoon Wipha
In response to Typhoon Wipha, the Van Don international airport in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and the Cat Bi international airport in neighbouring Hai Phong city will be closed from 11 p.m. on July 21, to noon on July 22.
A corner of Van Don airport in Quang Ninh province (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – In response to Typhoon Wipha, the third to hit the East 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, the Van Don international airport in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and the Cat Bi international airport in neighbouring Hai Phong city will be closed from 11 p.m. on July 21, to noon on July 22.
Aircraft at the Noi Bai international airport in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
The CAAV has requested the 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 travellers 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.
𓆉 After the storm dissipates, all relevant units must focus their resources to promptly restore normal flight operations, the authority noted./.
Vietnam Airlines Group has adjusted flights on July 21 and warned of potential delays through July 22 due to the approaching Typhoon Wipha, prioritising passenger and crew safety.
From July 21 to July 22 night, the northeastern region, the Red River Delta, and the north-central provinces of Thanh Hoa and Nghe An are expected to record heavy rains and gales, with rainfall of 170–280mm, even over 450mm in certain places.
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