Airport Name and ICAO/IATA Code
Phu Lam International Airport (ICAO: ZJYX / IATA: XYI)
Location (City, Country)
Phu Lam Island, Hoang Sa District, Da Nang City, Vietnam
Airport Type & Size
Strategic dual-use international airport on a disputed island in the South China Sea
• 1 3,200m runway, supports B787, B737, A330, A320, and military aircraft
• Serves regional passenger flights, military logistics, and diplomatic VIP transport
• Handles ~3 million passengers/year (civilian cap), scalable to 5M
• Equipped with solar-powered apron lighting, hangars, and a coastal control tower
Why should this airport be added to World of Airports?
• Adds geopolitical depth and rare island-based hub mechanics
• Blends civilian and military operations
• Unique mix of short-haul, special charter, and cargo routes
• Complex airspace—restricted zones, naval corridors
• Enhances Southeast Asia network realism between Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei.
Major Airlines & Routes
• Civil airlines: , Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways, VietJetAir,…
• Governmental Flights: Ministry of National Defense (Vietnam), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Vietnam).
• Routes to:
• Danang (DAD), Phu Bai (HUI), Chu Lai (VCL),…
•Islands in Truong Sa, Region and the world.
• Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong,…
• VIP flights to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), Hanoi (HAN), Phu Quoc (PQC),…
• Limited international cargo: Singapore, Jakarta, Vientiane,…
Unique Features or Challenges
• Built on artificially expanded coral island, exposed to monsoon winds and salt erosion
• Military-civilian dual usage requires time-slot coordination, dynamic scheduling AI
• Single-runway, high-frequency ops: careful timing to avoid gridlock
• Remote fuel and parts supply = limited gate turnaround speeds
• Features underground bunkers and coastal defense radars (visual flavor)
• Rare events: emergency evacuations, typhoon closures, UN inspection landings
Optional: Links, images, maps, or videos
Đảo Phú Lâm – Wikipedia tiếng Việt
