# Long Thành International Airport development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/long-thnh-international-airport-development > Updated: 2026-10-27T05:05:16.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Long Thành International Airport is entering its final construction stages, with a target for commercial operations set for December 24, 2026. The facility includes a 4,000m runway, a 123m air traffic control tower, and a passenger terminal featuring a central steel roof structure weighing over 5,300 tons. The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) reports that construction value has reached nearly 74 trillion VND, representing over 85% of the contract value. As the project nears completion, aviation stakeholders are planning for future operations. Vietjet has announced intentions to collaborate with international partners to integrate smart airport technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data, into the Long Thành area. The airline is also seeking to attract foreign investment to develop aviation infrastructure and technology hubs near the site, while expressing optimism regarding the Asia-Pacific Aviation Finance Hub as a driver for sector growth. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Vietjet outlines technology and investment plans for Long Thành Airport Vietjet plans to partner with global firms like Airbus and Boeing to implement AI and Big Data technologies at Vietnam's Long Thành airport and develop regional aviation technology hubs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietjet-outlines-technology-and-investment-plans-for-long-thnh-airport ### 2026-10-21: Long Thành International Airport nears 2026 commercial operation Long Thành International Airport is on track for a December 2026 opening, featuring lotus-inspired architecture and advanced technical systems to serve as a major global gateway for Vietnam. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/can-tho-approves-increased-funding-for-west-ring-road-project --- Cite as: Long Thành International Airport development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/long-thnh-international-airport-development