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Cat Bi airport in Hai Phong temporarily closed due to Storm Wipha

TB (according to VNA) 22/07/2025 07:42

In response to Storm Wipha, Cat Bi international airport in Hai Phong city is being closed from 11 pm on July 21 to noon on July 22.

A corner of Van Don airport in Quang Ninh province (Photo: VNA)
A corner of Van Don airport in Quang Ninh province

In response to Storm 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, Van Don international airport in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and the Cat Bi international airport in neighboring Hai Phong city are being closed from 11 pm on July 21 to noon on July 22.

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Aircraft at Noi Bai international airport in Ha Noi

The CAAV has requested Noi Bai international airport in Ha Noi 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.

After the storm dissipates, all relevant units must focus their resources to promptly restore normal flight operations, the authority noted.

TB (according to VNA)

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Cat Bi airport in Hai Phong temporarily closed due to Storm Wipha