Vung Tau Airport () is a small

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in southern

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, in the Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu province. The airport serves the city of

Vũng Tàu Vũng Tàu (''Hanoi accent:'' , ''Saigon accent:'' ) is the largest city of Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu province in southern Vietnam. The city area is , consists of 13 urban wards and one commune of Long Sơn Islet. Vũng Tàu was the capital of the p ...

and is located near the downtown of the city.

Facilities

There is a 1,800 m paved runway (as of 2006). The airport is capable of handling small aircraft such as

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and

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History

The airport was originally established as Cap St Jacques Airfield in the French colonial period.

Airlines and destinations

Southern Service Flight Company (3467348968)

The Southern Service Flight Company provides helicopter services for petroleum exploration and production activities offshore of Vũng Tàu. It also provides twice weekly flights to Con Dao Airport.

References

Airports in Vietnam Buildings and structures in Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu province {{Vietnam-airport-stub

Facilities

History

Airlines and destinations

See also

References