Cam Ranh is the only airport in Vietnam that handles more international passengers than domestic passengers, with international passengers accounting for 70% in 2018.[2]
Cam Ranh Terminal 1 is used for domestic flights and Cam Ranh Terminal 2 (managed by Cam Ranh International Terminal (CRTC) JSC) is used for international flights.
Facilities
Runway
The airport resides at an elevation of 40 feet (12 m) above mean sea level. The first runway, designated 02L/20R, whasith a concrete surface measuring 10,000 by 150 feet (3,048 m × 46 m).[3] The second runway, designated 02R/20L, was opened in October 2019 with a concrete surface measuring 10,000 by 150 feet (3,048 m × 46 m).[4]
Terminal 1
A new passenger terminal of Cam Ranh International Airport started construction in 2007 and was inaugurated on 12 December 2009. The terminal covers an area of 14,000 square metres (150,000 sq ft) with a capacity of 800 passengers (600 domestic and 200 international) per hour. It has two aerobridges.[5] The terminal was upgraded between 2015 and 2016, increasing its capacity from 1.5 million to 2.5 million passengers annually.[citation needed]
Terminal 2
T2 covers a total area of 50,500 square metres (544,000 sq ft), made up of dedicated levels for departure and arrival processing. The terminal building has a unique architecture inspired by the shape of a swallow's nest, native to the Khanh Hoa Province, and the waves of Nha Trang Bay - a signature representation of the South Central Coast. T2 has four aerobridges and 10 boarding gates, as well as advanced equipment systems supplied by prestigious international companies.
Airlines and destinations
Cam Ranh was the fourth busiest airport in Vietnam in 2012; it served 1.2 million passengers.[citation needed]