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Tuy Hoa Airport

Tuy Hoa Airport is the operating coastal aviation gateway for Tuy Hòa and eastern post-2025 Đắk Lắk. The domestic, joint civil–military Code 4C airport uses IATA code TBB and ICAO code VVTH, with one approximately 2,901 m × 45 m runway. Its current passenger terminal has stated service capacity of about 550,000 passengers/year, while the approved 2026 plan provides for a new T2 of about 3 million passengers/year by 2030 and expansion toward 5 million by 2050.

Overview

Understand the airport as a journey, a gateway and a regional transport system.

Tuy Hòa Airport gives enlarged Đắk Lắk a second commercial aviation gateway alongside Buôn Ma Thuột Airport. Its role is distinctly coastal, serving Tuy Hòa and access to Gành Đá Đĩa, Ô Loan Lagoon, Xuân Đài Bay, Mũi Điện and Vũng Rô. Decision 18/QĐ-BXD approved in January 2026 establishes a larger future framework, but VietnamWaving keeps planned T2, apron expansion and the future second runway separate from infrastructure already operating.

Key things to understand

  • Operating coastal gateway for Tuy Hòa and eastern Đắk Lắk.
  • One of two operating commercial airports in the current province profile.
  • Domestic, joint civil–military Code 4C airport.
  • Current runway approximately 2,901 m × 45 m.
  • Current terminal capacity approximately 550,000 passengers/year.
  • New T2 planned for about 3 million passengers/year by 2030.
  • 2050 vision includes about 5 million passengers/year and a second runway.
Why it matters

Read the airport as a system, not just a terminal

Strategic role

It gives the merged province a genuine coastal aviation gateway.

What makes it distinctive

A compact domestic airport serving a highly varied coastal tourism economy.

What users often miss

Approved future scale is much larger than current infrastructure.

In one sentence

Tuy Hòa is Đắk Lắk's operating coastal airport: small today, with a 3-million-passenger T2 planned by 2030.

Airport identity

What role does this airport actually play?

Role
Operating coastal aviation gateway for Tuy Hòa and eastern post-2025 Đắk Lắk.
Airport Type
Domestic, joint civil–military airport.
Iata
TBB
Icao
VVTH
Icao Class
4C
Current Runway
Runway 03/21, approximately 2,901 m × 45 m.
Current Terminal
Approximately 638.1 m²; stated service capacity 550,000 passengers/year.
Development Story
The approved 2026 plan provides for a new T2 of about 3 million passengers/year by 2030, expandable to about 5 million by 2050.
Airport essentials

Navigate the terminals without guesswork

Terminals

Existing passenger terminal

Capacity
550,000 passengers/year

Passenger Terminal T2

Passenger journey

From check-in to the city — follow the flow

Arrival and departure flow

Current
  • Check in
  • Baggage drop
  • Security screening
  • Departure area
  • Board
Arrival
  • Disembark
  • Collect baggage
  • Exit terminal
  • Continue by road
Digital Processing
VNeID-based electronic identification and biometric domestic boarding procedures were introduced in July 2025.

Transfer strategy

Getting connected

Reach the city, the region and the wider air network

Surface access

Tuy Hoa
About 6 km south of the traditional Tuy Hòa city centre according to ACV.
Coastal
Road links distribute passengers north and south along the former Phú Yên coast.
Rail
The North–South Railway is a complementary intercity mode.
East West
National Highway 29 is the direct Tuy Hòa–Buôn Ma Thuột axis.

Air connectivity

Role
Domestic aviation gateway for coastal Đắk Lắk.
Status2026
The July 2026 national airport-system plan lists Tuy Hòa among domestic airports.
Aircraft
Code C aircraft such as A320, A321, B737 and equivalents.
Route Rule
Routes and frequencies are time-sensitive and should be checked live.
At the airport

Services, accessibility and practical preparation

Passenger services

Current
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free drinking water
  • Medical service
  • Children's play area
  • Food service
  • Commercial area
Source
Current ACV Tuy Hòa Airport website.
Future
Planned T2 would provide a much larger passenger-processing platform.

Accessibility

Assistance
Coordinate mobility or boarding assistance with the airline in advance.
Ground Transport
Pre-arrange suitable onward transport where needed.
Rule
Do not infer specific accessibility certifications without authoritative confirmation.

Family travel

Strengths
  • Compact current terminal
  • Close to Tuy Hòa
  • Children's play area listed by ACV
  • Direct coastal access
Planning
  • Check live flights
  • Arrange onward transport
  • Allow peak-period buffer
  • Check coastal weather

Before you travel

  • Use TBB / VVTH.
  • Treat Tuy Hòa as an operating domestic airport.
  • Use 550,000 passengers/year for the current terminal.
  • Treat T2's 3-million capacity as planned, not current.
  • Use 5 million passengers/year only for the 2050 vision.
  • Compare Buôn Ma Thuột Airport for highland destinations.
Operating conditions

Plan for peaks, weather and disruption

Peak periods

Tourism
Summer and holidays can increase coastal demand.
Weather
Tropical storms, heavy rain and rough seas can disrupt aviation and coastal itineraries.
Advice
  • Book early at peaks
  • Check flight status
  • Keep marine activities flexible

Weather and disruption

Climate
South Central Coast conditions include tropical storms and heavy rain.
Marine
Boat, island and reef activities may be cancelled even when flights operate.
Rule
Check aviation and destination conditions during severe weather.

Security and processing

Runway
One existing runway 03/21, approximately 2,901 m × 45 m.
Class
ICAO Code 4C.
Aircraft
A320/A321 and equivalent Code C aircraft.
Use
Joint civil–military airport.
Digital
VNeID electronic identification and biometric domestic processing introduced in 2025.
Airport intelligence

Capacity, growth and the airport's next chapter

Recent capacity development

2030
Planned T2: approximately 3 million passengers/year; apron about 11 stands.
2050
Approximately 5 million passengers/year; apron about 18 stands; planned second runway 2,660 m × 45 m.
Current
Existing terminal: 550,000 passengers/year.
Rule
Future capacity and runway infrastructure are not current operations.

Current operations

Status
Operating
Iata
TBB
Icao
VVTH
Classification
Domestic, joint civil–military, Code 4C
Runway
Approximately 2,901 m × 45 m
Terminal
Approximately 638.1 m²; 550,000 passengers/year stated service capacity
Role
One of two operating commercial airports in the current Đắk Lắk Province Profile.

Long-term airport planning

2030
Code 4C, about 3 million passengers/year, existing runway retained, apron expanded to about 11 stands, new T2 planned.
2050
About 5 million passengers/year, T2 expanded, about 18 stands and second runway 2,660 m × 45 m.
Approval
Decision 18/QĐ-BXD dated 7 January 2026.
Cargo
Cargo through T1 to 2030; dedicated cargo terminal around 3,500 tonnes/year planned for 2050.
Status Rule
Investment preparation is not construction or commissioning.
Cargo and investment

See the airport as part of its regional economic network

Cargo gateway

2030
Cargo handling remains associated with T1.
2050
Dedicated cargo terminal planned at about 3,500 tonnes/year.
Current
Secondary passenger-airport cargo role; handled through existing terminal arrangements.
Regional Fit
Potential role for seafood, tuna, agriculture and time-sensitive goods.

Regional investment impact

Tourism
Air access to Tuy Hòa and the former Phú Yên coast.
Marine Economy
Supports fisheries, tuna, aquaculture and coastal services.
Two Gateway Province
Complements Buôn Ma Thuột Airport on the highland side.
Future
T2 could materially expand coastal visitor and business capacity after commissioning.
Economic reach

Industrial catchment

01

Tuy Hòa

Urban services and tourism

02

Sông Cầu–Xuân Đài

Aquaculture and coastal tourism

03

Ô Loan–Gành Đá Đĩa

Lagoon, seafood and visitor economy

04

Vũng Rô–Đèo Cả

Port, logistics and southern coastal tourism

Investor checklist

  • Use tuy-hoa-airport for id, slug and entityRef.
  • Use dak-lak as provinceSlug.
  • Use TBB and VVTH.
  • Treat airport as domestic, joint civil–military, Code 4C.
  • Current runway ≈2,901 m × 45 m.
  • Current terminal capacity ≈550,000 passengers/year.
  • T2 ≈3 million/year is planned 2030 capacity.
  • 5 million/year and second runway belong to 2050 planning.
Business and investment

Use the airport as a regional decision-making lens

Business travel

Strengths
  • Close to Tuy Hòa
  • Operating Code 4C airport
  • Coastal business access
  • Approved expansion
Limitations
  • Small existing terminal
  • Domestic network
  • Long road trip to Buôn Ma Thuột
  • T2 not operating
Rule
Use Tuy Hòa for the coast; compare Buôn Ma Thuột Airport for highland destinations.

Air vs road vs rail vs sea

Air
Fastest long-distance mode to Tuy Hòa when suitable flights operate.
Rail
North–South Railway is a strong coastal alternative.
Road
Essential for transfers and east–west travel.
Other Airport
Buôn Ma Thuột Airport serves the highland side.
Rule
Choose by final destination and door-to-door time.
Know before you assume

Common airport misconceptions

Airport evolution

How the gateway has changed

Commercial gateway of former Phú Yên

Tuy Hòa develops as the coast's domestic aviation gateway.

Becomes part of enlarged Đắk Lắk

Former Đắk Lắk and former Phú Yên merge.

Biometric domestic processing introduced

ACV introduces VNeID-based electronic identification and facial-recognition procedures.

Master plan approved

Decision 18/QĐ-BXD approves the 2021–2030 plan with vision to 2050.

T2 and 3-million-passenger scale

New T2 and apron expansion are planned.

Second runway and 5-million-passenger scale

Long-term plan adds a second runway and expands T2.

Connections

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Tuy Hoa BeachA broad sandy coast running beside the former Phú Yên capital.
Nghinh Phong Tower and Tuy Hoa SeafrontA major public-space and architectural landmark on the Tuy Hòa seafront.
North–South RailwayThe railway crosses former Phú Yên and connects Tuy Hòa with major Vietnamese cities.
National Highway 29The route links the province's coastal and highland urban poles through difficult inland terrain.
Vung Ro PortVũng Rô supports the province's marine economy and southern coastal logistics.
Buon Ma Thuot AirportThe airport serves the provincial centre and wider plateau.
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Airport terms worth knowing

A compact reference for the terminology used throughout this dashboard.

TBB

IATA code for Tuy Hoa Airport.

VVTH

ICAO code for Tuy Hoa Airport.

Code 4C

ICAO aerodrome reference classification used in the approved plan.

T2

Planned new passenger terminal southwest of the existing terminal.

Sources

Where this airport guide comes from

Airports Corporation of Vietnam

Introduction to Tuy Hoa Airport

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Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam

Tuy Hoa Airport master plan to 2030, vision 2050

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Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam

Implementation of Tuy Hoa Airport expansion plan

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Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam

Decision 18/QD-BXD

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