SGN - Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat International Airport 🇻🇳

:round_pushpin: Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
• IATA Code: SGN
• ICAO Code: VVTS

:globe_showing_europe_africa: Location (City, Country)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

:chart_increasing: Airport Type & Size
Terminals: 3
• Domestic Terminal 1 (T1) – serving domestic flights
• Domestic Terminal 3 (T3) – serving domestic flights (new and modern)
• International Terminal (T2) – dedicated to international flights
• Runways: 2 fully-equipped runways handling everything from nimble turboprops to massive wide-body jets including the Airbus A380
• Passenger Traffic: Serving over 40 million passengers yearly (pre-pandemic), making it Vietnam’s busiest and one of Southeast Asia’s top hubs!

:vertical_traffic_light: Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• Intense Traffic & Congestion: Manage one of Southeast Asia’s busiest airports — juggling tight runway schedules and bustling terminals.
• Tropical Weather Drama: Face the challenges of sudden storms and heavy rains that disrupt flights and ground ops.
• Mixed Terminal Mastery: Balance the hustle and bustle between domestic terminals (T1 & T3) and the international terminal (T2), each with unique operational demands.
• Fleet Diversity: From tiny turboprops and helicopters to massive wide-bodies — each aircraft brings its own handling quirks.
• Authentic Vietnamese Vibes: Immerse yourself in a cultural atmosphere with local aesthetics shining through the terminals and services.
• Helicopter Link to Paradise: Manage the exclusive chopper routes to Côn Đảo — a gameplay twist that adds a refreshing layer of complexity and fuN

:airplane_departure: Major Airlines & Routes

Key Destinations You’ll Manage:
• Domestic hotspots:
:airplane: Domestic Destinations from Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN)
:compass: Northern Vietnam
• Hanoi (Noi Bai - HAN)
• Hai Phong (Cat Bi - HPH)
• Thanh Hoa (Tho Xuan - THD)
• Vinh (VII)
:national_park: Central Vietnam
• Da Nang (DAD)
• Hue (Phu Bai - HUI)
• Dong Hoi (VDH)
• Chu Lai (VCL)
• Quy Nhon (Phu Cat - UIH)
• Tuy Hoa (TBB)
:mountain: Central Highlands
• Pleiku (PXU)
• Buon Ma Thuot (BMV)
• Da Lat (Lien Khuong - DLI)
:palm_tree: Southern Vietnam & Mekong Delta
• Can Tho (VCA)
• Ca Mau (CAH)
• Rach Gia (VKG)
• Phu Quoc (PQC)
• Con Dao (VCS) – served by ATR 72 and helicopters
• Regional hubs: Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Hong Kong — buzzing with nonstop flights!
• International gateways: Tokyo, Taipei, Dubai, Paris (seasonal) — connecting Vietnam to the world.

Airlines Flying In and Out:
• Vietnam Airlines — the national pride soaring high
• Vietjet Air — Vietnam’s dynamic low-cost giant
• Bamboo Airways — fresh and growing with style
• Pacific Airlines (Jetstar Pacific’s evolution) — the budget-friendly choice
• Vasco — the specialist for remote and regional routes with their trusty ATR 72 turboprops

:world_map: Unique Features or Challenges

  • :airplane_arrival: lTwo Runways, One Real Flow

    • Although SGN has two runways, only one is often active at a time due to layout, noise restrictions, and military sharing.
      → Challenge: Single-runway operations under heavy pressure.
  • :repeat_button: Terminal Complexity

    • Operates three separate terminals:

      • T1 & T3: Domestic
      • T2: International
        → Challenge: Route aircraft between split terminals for optimized flow.
  • :helicopter: Helicopter Flights to Islands

    • Rare in most WoA airports — SGN offers scheduled helicopter services to remote Côn Đảo Island.
      → Challenge: Integrate helicopter stands and new flight type.
  • :cloud_with_rain: Tropical Weather Disruptions

    • Sudden rainstorms and humidity affect operations.
      → Challenge: Delay management & turnaround efficiency under pressure.
  • :airplane: Aircraft Variety

    • Supports everything from ATRs and Embraers to A380s and B787s.
      → Challenge: Smart gate assignment by aircraft category (S to X).

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One more new thing i want to suggest:

:helicopter: [New Feature] Helicopter Operations – SGN Airport

:light_bulb: Concept:

Introduce limited helicopter services at SGN, simulating real-world VIP/charter connections operated by Vietnam Helicopter Corporation (VNH).

:small_blue_diamond: Realism Factor:
• Though VNH operates mainly from Vũng Tàu, short-haul charter flights (like to Con Dao) can be added via SGN as a special event service.
• Adds variety beyond regular fixed-wing traffic.

:small_blue_diamond: Gameplay Features:
• A small helipad terminal can be added to SGN (like remote stand).
• Players handle VIP helicopters, medical/emergency flights, or charters to Con Dao.
• Use aircraft like Mi-17, EC225, or AW189 – real models used by VNH.

:small_blue_diamond: Why it fits SGN:
• Adds challenge due to airspace congestion.
• Offers unique short-haul handling alongside jet traffic.
• Introduces a Vietnam-only twist, making SGN more culturally rich.

Thank you for this picture :heart: thank you all

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Could be a beneficial airport in the southeast!

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