Tan Son Nhat International Airport
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Major hub with GA access24 hoursCustoms on siteSlots required

Tan Son Nhat International Airport VVTS / SGN

Ho Chi Minh City's airport is only 25 minutes from District 1 but is one of Asia's most saturated fields; slots and parking need lead time and landing permits take about a week. A VIP lounge serves GA passengers. Long Thanh airport (opening 2026) will add capacity.

12,467 ft
Longest runway
25 min
Drive to Ho Chi Minh City
2
FBOs / handlers
33 ft
Elevation

Facts

Hours
H24
24-hour operations
Yes
Customs & immigration
Yes
Prior permission (PPR)
Yes
Slot coordination
Yes
Noise curfew
No
Runway surface
asphalt
Fuel
Jet A-1
Helipad
Yes
Distance to centre
7 km
Typical largest aircraft
Any size including widebody VIP.

Private terminals (FBOs)

  • SAGS General Aviation Handling
  • TIAGS

An FBO is the private terminal: lounge, crew, fuel, customs desk. You drive up, walk 30 metres, and board.

Which jets can use this runway?

Based on published takeoff distances at maximum weight versus a 12,467 ft runway. Hot days, high elevation and wet runways reduce the margin.

What it costs to fly here privately

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