Hanoi, July 21 -- In response to Typhoon Wipha, the third to hit the East Sea this year, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has decided to temporarily suspend the reception and operation of aircraft at airports located within the affected areas on July 21 and 22. Accordingly, the Van Don international airport in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and the Cat Bi international airport in neighbouring Hai Phong city will be closed from 11 p.m. on July 21, to noon on July 22.

The CAAV has requested the Noi Bai international airport in Hanoi and Tho Xuan airport in Thanh Hoa province to continue monitoring meteorological bulletins and propose appropriate adjustments to their operational schedules if necessary. Airlines ha...