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Airports / Vietnam / DAD
Large airport · DAD
Da Nang International Airport.
Da Nang, Vietnam · 33 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
13,544 ratings
0
Operators based
33
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Da Nang, VietnamELEV 33 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
13,544
Google reviews
ratings on Google
33
Field elevation
feet above sea level
36
Nearest alternate
nm to HUI
Field standing
#11 / 22
Vietnam airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 13544 Google ratings , ranked against 22 rated Vietnam fields.
36 nm
To the nearest alternate
Phu Bai International Airport (HUI).
Overview
Da Nang International Airport (VVDN / DAD) is a large commercial airport serving Da Nang, Vietnam. Field elevation is 33 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list DAD as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Phu Bai International Airport (HUI, 36 nm), Pleiku Airport (PXU, 123 nm), and Dong Hoi Airport (VDH, 128 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 11,483-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from DAD are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Danang and Cảng Hàng không Quốc tế Đà Nẵng. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from DAD to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There are a handful of shops, souvenir stores, snack stores, restaurants/food spots, etc.”
Xoom Too5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Nevertheless, airport staff were present to assist travelers and keep the queues organized.”
N8s Obregon4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VVDN
IATA
DAD
FAA / Local
VVDN
Elevation
33 ft
Coordinates
16.0439° N · 108.1990° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Vietnam fields
state range 6–3,156 ft
At 33 ft, DAD sits lower than 55% of the 22 Vietnam fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,483 ft
- 17L/35R11,483 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17R/35L10,000 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,483 ft
DAD's 11,483 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 36nmHUIPhu Bai International AirportHuế
- 123nmPXUPleiku AirportPleiku
- 128nmVDHDong Hoi AirportDong Hoi
- 135nmUIHPhu Cat AirportQuy Nohn
- 150nmPKZPakse International AirportPakse
- 152nmSYXSanya Phoenix International AirportSanya (Tianya)
Location
Open the full mapVVDN · Da Nang International Airport · Da Nang, Vietnam
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DAD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,895 nm | 11h 47m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,266 nm | 12h 39m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,131 nm | 14h 39m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,505 nm | 15h 32m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,636 nm | 15h 50m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,727 nm | 16h 3m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,781 nm | 16h 10m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,827 nm | 16h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DAD?
- Da Nang International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,483 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at DAD?
- Da Nang International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,483 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to DAD?
- The closest alternate is Phu Bai International Airport (HUI), about 36 nm away, followed by Pleiku Airport (PXU) at 123 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DAD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 47m (4,895 nm), Honolulu about 12h 39m (5,266 nm), Seattle about 14h 39m (6,131 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.