Typhoon Kajiki forces closure of 2 Vietnam airports

By Doan Loan August 24, 2025 | 07:11 pm PT

Aircraft are secured at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi in preparation for Typhoon Yagi in September 2024. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has announced the suspension of flights at two airports in central Vietnam on Monday as Typhoon Kajiki approaches.

Dong Hoi Airport in Quang Binh Province will close from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, while Tho Xuan Airport in Thanh Hoa will suspend operations from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. the same day to ensure passenger and equipment safety.

The CAAV has directed relevant agencies to maintain 24/7 duty shifts, inspect airport infrastructure and communication systems, and promptly address any damage.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, Kajiki, the fifth storm to hit Vietnam this year, is expected to make landfall in Thanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces on Monday afternoon with winds of up to 166 kph.

Northern Vietnam is forecast to see showers and thunderstorms throughout the week, with some areas facing heavy rain.

On Monday, the midlands and lowlands are likely to experience moderate to heavy rain, thunderstorms, and localized downpours.

Central provinces will also have scattered showers and thunderstorms, with heavier rain expected in the evenings and at night.