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Gia Lam Air Base (VVGL) — Hanoi (Long Bien), Viet Nam
At a glance
- Runways
- 02/20
- Elevation
- 50 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Data Complete
31 of 52 points
Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
0/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
0/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
2/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 27
5 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 04:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VVGL
- Name: Gia Lam Air Base
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Military
- Latitude: 21.040501
- Longitude: 105.886002
- Elevation: 50 ft
- Country: Viet Nam
- Municipality: Hanoi (Long Bien)
- IATA Code: N/A
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 02/20
- Designation: 02/20
- Dimensions: 2003x30m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- APIS Required: Not recorded
- GAR Required: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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Viet Nam Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 2d
Landing: 4d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 hours minimum; few hours possible for short-notice at CAAV discretion
- Landing Lead Time: 3 working days official lead time; 4 business days typical processing; 1 business day possible for short-notice at CAAV discretion
Private / GA Operations:
Prior permission required. Same lead time requirements as non-scheduled commercial. TCAS/ACAS mandatory for aircraft over 15,000 kg.
NOTAMs
No live NOTAM source covers VVGL. Check the official AIS before flight.
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- Does VVGL require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Gia Lam Air Base (Viet Nam). Permit details for Viet Nam
- Where is VVGL located?
- Gia Lam Air Base (VVGL) is located in Hanoi (Long Bien), Viet Nam.
- How long is the runway at VVGL?
- The main runway at Gia Lam Air Base (02/20) measures 2003x30m.