A proposal to build a VND5.8 trillion (US$257 million) airport near Sa Pa has been backed by several ministries, and work is set to start in the third quarter once it receives government approval.
The 261-hectare airport will have a terminal and space to park two Airbus A320s or other similar aircraft, according to a proposal by the northern province of Lao Cai, home to the popular tourist town.
