Temporary Suspension of Flights at Certain Airports Due to Typhoon No. 3 (Typhoon YAGI)

On the afternoon of September 5, at the headquarters of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), Director General Đinh Việt Thắng chaired a meeting on measures to prevent and respond to Typhoon No. 3 (Typhoon YAGI).

Assembled were specialized departments of CAAV, the Northern Airports Authority, and leaders from various entities in the aviation sector, including the Airports Corporation of Vietnam, the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation, Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, Bamboo Airways, and Viettravel Airlines, along with leaders of airports in the typhoon-affected regions.

After hearing the forecast from the Aviation Meteorological Center under the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation and reports from relevant units, Director General Đinh Việt Thắng assessed that Typhoon YAGI has intensified into a super typhoon. Its path is highly unpredictable, and it is certain to make landfall in Vietnam, significantly affecting civil aviation operations, particularly at northern airports such as Nội Bài International Airport, Vân Đồn, Cát Bi, and Thọ Xuân.

Preliminary estimates suggest that Typhoon YAGI may impact approximately 240 domestic flights and 70 international flights.

To prioritize the absolute safety of civil aviation operations and minimize the storm's impact on civilians and aviation infrastructure, Director General Đinh Việt Thắng has ordered a temporal suspension of flight operations at airports in the affected areas on September 7, 2024. Specific details are as follows:

• At Vân Đồn International Airport, flight operations will be suspended from 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM on September 7, 2024.

• At Cát Bi Airport, flight operations will be suspended from 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM on September 7, 2024.

• At Nội Bài International Airport, flight operations will be suspended from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM on September 7, 2024.

• At Thọ Xuân Airport, flight operations will be suspended from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM on September 7, 2024.

  

Director General Đinh Việt Thắng has instructed airlines to proactively inform passengers about these changes to help them adjust their travel plans accordingly. He also directed the CAAV's Air Transport Department to review and grant additional flight permits to airlines starting September 8, 2024, to accommodate post-storm travel demands.

Additionally, the Director General has called on the Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation to mobilize 100% of its personnel and equipment to ensure accurate meteorological forecasting at airports, promptly providing reliable weather information on the storm's impact.

Airport authorities and air traffic management units in affected regions must concentrate all resources on implementing preventive measures to protect airport infrastructure and aircraft on the ground, while strictly adhering to local storm prevention plans.

The Airports Authority is to take an active role in disaster prevention efforts at airports, ensuring compliance with regulations and performing inspections as required.

Once the storm has passed, all units are to mobilize resources to quickly restore normal operations. However, special attention must be paid to the lingering effects of the storm, including heavy rainfall that may cause flooding at airports such as Điện Biên and Vinh.

All entities in the aviation sector must rigorously follow these directives and maintain regular reporting to ensure that CAAV departments and leaders are fully informed and can issue timely instructions as necessary.

(caa.gov.vn)