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Phu Cat Airport

Quy Nohn, Vietnam

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Phu Cat Airport

Quy Nohn, Vietnam
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Gateway to Binh Dinh Province on Vietnam's central coast.

Opened
1966
Location
Quy Nhon, Vietnam
Phu Cat Airport (IATA: UIH, ICAO: VVPC) is a joint civil-military airport located in Phu Cat District, Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam, serving the city of Quy Nhon. It sits approximately 30 kilometres north of Quy Nhon city centre and handles domestic air traffic for the region. The airport was originally constructed as a major U.S. Air Force base during the Vietnam War, known as Phu Cat Air Base, and was one of the largest American installations in Vietnam. After the war, the facility was converted to civilian use while retaining a military presence. Today, Phu Cat Airport serves as an important regional hub connecting Binh Dinh Province to major Vietnamese cities including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, supporting tourism to the area's beaches and historical sites.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Passengers can reach Quy Nhon city centre via taxi, bus, or private car, a journey of approximately 30 kilometres.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating here include Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, and Bamboo Airways, offering domestic routes.
Notable facts
  • ›Originally built as Phu Cat Air Base by the United States during the Vietnam War in the 1960s.
  • ›The airport is a dual-use facility shared between civilian aviation and the Vietnam People's Air Force.
  • ›It serves Binh Dinh Province, a region known for its Cham heritage sites and coastal tourism.
  • ›The airport has undergone modernisation and expansion to accommodate growing passenger numbers.
  • ›All scheduled commercial services are domestic, with no regular international routes.
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Gateway to Binh Dinh's coastline, history, and highland spirit

Phu Cat Airport (UIH) serves Quy Nhon, the capital of Binh Dinh Province in south-central Vietnam. Originally built as a U.S. Air Force base during the Vietnam War, the airport was converted to civilian use and has grown steadily as Quy Nhon emerges as a popular coastal destination. It plays a key regional role connecting this historically rich and scenically diverse province to Vietnam's major cities.

Terminals
  • Passenger Terminal — A single modest terminal handling domestic arrivals and departures with basic amenities and check-in counters.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available outside the arrivals hall (metered and app-based options)
  • Grab ride-hailing app widely used for affordable transfers to Quy Nhon city
  • Airport shuttle buses connecting to Quy Nhon city centre
  • Private car hire arranged through hotels or local travel agents
  • Motorbike taxi (xe om) available at the airport exit
Nearby Hotels
  • Avani Quy Nhon Resort
  • FLC Quy Nhon Beach & Golf Resort
  • Seagull Hotel Quy Nhon
  • Hana Hotel Quy Nhon
  • Hotel Palmy Quy Nhon
Dining

Inside the terminal, food and beverage options are limited to a small café and snack stalls offering Vietnamese staples and light refreshments. Quy Nhon city, about 30 kilometres away, is renowned for its local cuisine including banh xeo (sizzling pancakes), bun cha ca (fish cake noodle soup), and fresh seafood along the beachfront. Travellers are advised to eat before arriving at the airport or upon reaching the city rather than relying on in-terminal dining.

Traveller Tips
  • Pre-book your taxi or Grab ride as formal taxi queues can be limited during peak arrival times.
  • The drive from the airport to Quy Nhon city takes approximately 30–40 minutes depending on traffic.
  • Carry Vietnamese dong in cash as not all transport providers and small vendors accept cards.
  • Check flight schedules carefully as Phu Cat Airport primarily handles domestic routes operated by Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air, and Bamboo Airways.
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Routes

UIH → SGNVJ · 320
UIH → SGNVN · 321
UIH → HANVN · 321
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Encyclopaedia

Phu Cat Airport is an airport serving Quy Nhơn, Vietnam. It is in Phù Cát district between the ward of An Nhơn and the commune of Phù Cát, around 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Quy Nhơn within Gia Lai province along the South Central Coast and Central Highlands of Vietnam.

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