The government of Vietnam has announced orders to complete a Pre-feasibility study for the development of Sapa airport in Cam Con Commune of Bao Yen District. The scope of the project includes build, operate, and transfer of the airport on 371 hectares of land 100 kilometers from Sapa with one runway and a road system connecting with the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway. The airport is expected to serve three million passengers per year. The airport will be used for civil and military purposes.

The estimated investment for the project is VND 4.2 trillion (US$ 181.20 million). The concession period for the project is 50 years.