Cat Bi International Airport (VVCI)
Large airport · Haiphong (Hai An), Red River Delta Region, Vietnam
Airport data
| Name | Cat Bi International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VVCI |
| IATA | HPH |
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°49'3" E 106°43'28" 20.81743, 106.72432 |
| Location | Haiphong (Hai An), Red River Delta Region, Vietnam |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 10,007 ft (3050 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cat Bi International Airport at a glance
Cat Bi International Airport is a large airport in Haiphong (Hai An), Red River Delta Region, Vietnam, known to airline systems as HPH. The field elevation of 6 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VVCI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 10,007 ft (3050 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VVCI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Cat Bi International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Van Don International Airport | VVVD | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Gia Lam Air Base | VVGL | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Noi Bai International Airport | VVNB | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Baihe Ningming Air Base | CN-0053 | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Nanning Wuxu International Airport | ZGNN | 249 km (134 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cat Bi International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6 ft field elevation of Cat Bi International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 22 airports and airfields we list for Vietnam — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Cat Bi International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cat Bi International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cat Bi International Airport is VVCI, and its IATA code is HPH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cat Bi International Airport above sea level?
Cat Bi International Airport sits at an elevation of 6 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cat Bi International Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.8174, 106.7243 — in Haiphong (Hai An), Red River Delta Region, Vietnam, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Van Don International Airport, about 79 km away.
Does VVCI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VVCI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Cat Bi International Airport?
Cat Bi International Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 10,007 ft (3050 m) with a ASP surface.