Dong Hoi Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dong Hoi Airport
Sân bay Đồng Hới
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Northern Airports Authority | ||||||||||
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Dong Hoi Airport is an important airport in central Vietnam. It is located in Dong Hoi City, which is part of Quang Binh Province. This airport is about 500 kilometers south of Hanoi, Vietnam's capital. It's also very close to Dong Hoi's city center, just 6 kilometers north.
The airport helps people travel to and from Quang Binh Province. This area is famous for its beautiful places. One popular spot is Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a World Heritage Site with amazing caves. There are also many lovely beaches nearby.
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Building the Airport
The construction of Dong Hoi Airport began in September 2004. It took almost four years to build. The airport was finally finished in May 2008.
The very first airplane landed here on May 18, 2008. This flight came from Hanoi. That day marked the official opening of the airport. It was ready to welcome travelers!
How Many People Can It Handle?
Dong Hoi Airport is designed to be quite busy. It can serve up to 300 passengers during its busiest hour. Over a whole year, it can handle about 500,000 passengers. This helps many tourists visit the beautiful sights of Quang Binh.
Airlines and Destinations
Several airlines fly to Dong Hoi Airport. They connect Dong Hoi to other major cities in Vietnam.
- Noi Bai International Airport (This airport serves Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City)
Images for kids
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Inside the terminal of Dong Hoi Airport
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An ATR-72 plane from VASCO is getting ready to land at Dong Hoi Airport.
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The Air Traffic Control Tower at Dong Hoi Airport. This is where air traffic controllers guide planes.
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The main building of Dong Hoi Airport, called the terminal.
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A Fokker 70 plane that used to be operated by VASCO at Dong Hoi Airport.
See also
In Spanish: Aeropuerto de Đồng Hới para niños
