Tan Son Nhat Intl
Tan Son Nhat Intl (VVTS/SGN) serves Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (07L/25R, 07R/25L). Field elevation is 33 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VVTS
- Name: Tan Son Nhat Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 10.8188
- Longitude: 106.652
- Elevation: 33 ft
- Country: Viet Nam
- Municipality: Ho Chi Minh
- IATA Code: SGN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
- Distance from City: 7.3 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07L/25R
- Designation: 07L/25R
- Dimensions: 10000 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 07R/25L
- Designation: 07R/25L
- Dimensions: 12468 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.700 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 128.000 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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: http://www.tsnairport.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: No PPR for scheduled flights. GA/charter require CAAV landing permit.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Approx VND 35,000/ton MTOW for international
- Parking Fee: VND 12,000/ton per 4h block
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: VND
- Remarks: Vietnam's busiest airport. Operated by ACV. Extremely congested. Fees per CAAV tariff.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by Petrolimex Aviation (PA) or SKYPEC. Into-plane service available. Busy airport; coordinate fuel timing with handler.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at international terminal. e-Visa available. APIS required.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew; operates 24 hours but night operations limited. Extremely capacity-constrained due to city location. CAAV slot coordination mandatory. Chapter 2 banned.
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Viet Nam Permit Requirements
- 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
Prior permission required. Same lead time requirements as non-scheduled commercial. TCAS/ACAS mandatory for aircraft over 15,000 kg.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VVTS?
- The tower frequency at Tan Son Nhat Intl is 118.7 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VVTS?
- Tan Son Nhat Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does VVTS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Tan Son Nhat Intl (Viet Nam).