The southern centrally-run city of Dong Nai plans to develop a major urban area at the western gateway of Long Thanh International Airport, following a transit-oriented development (TOD) model designed to integrate airport infrastructure with urban expansion and transport connectivity.
The provincial People’s Committee has approved a planning mandate for a 1:2,000-scale subdivision plan covering approximately 6,318 hectares.
The designated area spans parts of Long Thanh Ward, Phuoc Thai Commune, and Long Phuoc Commune.
The project aims to capitalise on the strategic advantages of Long Thanh International Airport and the region’s expanding transport infrastructure to create a modern urban hub combining residential, commercial, and service functions. The planned airport city is expected to accommodate between 400,000 and 450,000 residents by 2045.
According to local authorities, the development will feature a range of integrated functions, including free-trade zones, financial and commercial centers, and airport support services, positioning the area as a new economic growth engine for Long Thanh and the broader southeastern region of the country.
A key priority will be the expansion of non-aviation economic activities such as retail, hospitality, office space, convention and exhibition facilities, and experiential services aimed at maximising the commercial value of the airport ecosystem.
The urban plan also emphasises seamless connectivity with major transport corridors, including Ho Chi Minh City Ring Road 3, the Bien Hoa–Vung Tau Expressway, and the proposed Thu Thiem–Long Thanh railway.
