Medium airport · Dong Hoi, Vietnam
Dong Hoi Airport
The airstrip was built unpaved by French colonists in the 1930s to serve the First Indochina War and was later upgraded by North Vietnam as an airbase for the Vietnam War. Its IATA code is VDH. Its ICAO code is VVDH. It has 1 runway, longest 7,874 ft (CON). Elevation 59 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Dong Hoi, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| IATA code | VDH |
| ICAO code | VVDH |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 7,874 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 59 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 17.5150° N, 106.5906° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Dong Hoi Airport is known for
The airstrip was built unpaved by French colonists in the 1930s to serve the First Indochina War and was later upgraded by North Vietnam as an airbase for the Vietnam War.
History
On 30 August 2004, the reconstruction of the airport began and was scheduled to be completed in 2006 but not until May 2008 was it inaugurated. On May 18, 2008, the airport was officially put into operation with the first commercial flight from Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport. An expansion project is planned to start in the Q4 2018, with the extension of the runway to 3600 m (category runway 4E) along with one parallel taxiway, capable of serving large aircraft like Airbus A350, Boeing 787, with two separate international and domestic terminals, with a combined designed capacity of 10 million passengers per annum.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Dong Hoi Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Imperial City of Huế · Vietnam · 97.3 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Dong Hoi Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park · Vietnam · 29.1 miles away
- Bach Ma National Park · Vietnam · 124.0 miles away
- Phu Pha Thoep National Park · Thailand · 142.1 miles away
- Phu Sa Dok Bua National Park · Thailand · 149.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dong Hoi Airport?
The airstrip was built unpaved by French colonists in the 1930s to serve the First Indochina War and was later upgraded by North Vietnam as an airbase for the Vietnam War.
What is the airport code for Dong Hoi Airport?
Dong Hoi Airport — its IATA code is VDH and its ICAO code is VVDH.
Where is Dong Hoi Airport located?
Dong Hoi Airport serves Dong Hoi, Vietnam. Its coordinates are 17.5150° N, 106.5906° E.
What is the history of Dong Hoi Airport?
On 30 August 2004, the reconstruction of the airport began and was scheduled to be completed in 2006 but not until May 2008 was it inaugurated. On May 18, 2008, the airport was officially put into operation with the first commercial flight from Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#35144
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dong_Hoi_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.