International hub · Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh/Tan Son Nhat Intl

VVTSSGN
Elevation
33 ft
Coordinates
10°49′N 106°39′E
Local time
Asia/Ho Chi Minh

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Field information

VVTS runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Ho Chi Minh/Tan Son Nhat Intl (VVTS/SGN) has 2 runways; the longest, 07R/25L, is 12,468 ft (3,800 m) of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VVTS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Ho Chi Minh

  • Country

    Vietnam

    VN

  • Municipality

    Ho Chi Minh City

  • Elevation

    33 ft

  • Position

    10.8188, 106.6520

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    A

    No special crew requirements

Runways · VVTS

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
07R/25L12,468 ft (3,800 m)148 ftconcreteLighted
07L/25R10,007 ft (3,050 m)148 ftconcreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at VVTS.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ho Chi Minh/Tan Son Nhat Intl (VVTS / SGN) in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VVTS is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at VVTS

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Vietnam

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Vietnam. Applicable permit lead times for Vietnam are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Vietnam are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at VVTS

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at VVTS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at VVTS

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VVTS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to VVTS

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VVTS: 10° 49′ 8″ N 106° 39′ 7″ E; elevation 33 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Ho Chi Minh

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Ho Chi Minh. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VVTS.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at VVTS

    Support for freighter operations into VVTS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where VVTS sits in the network

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Operating into VVTS?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Ho Chi Minh/Tan Son Nhat Intl — one desk for the whole trip.

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