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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.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
