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Luang Phabang International Airport (VLLB/LPQ) — Luang Phabang, Lao People's Democratic Republic
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.5
- Runways
- 06/24
- Elevation
- 955 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
2/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
6/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VLLB
- Name: Luang Phabang International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 19.897301
- Longitude: 102.161003
- Elevation: 955 ft
- Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Municipality: Luang Phabang
- IATA Code: LPQ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 2500x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.500 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 118.500 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 118.500 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: DCA Laos. Landing permits required for foreign-registered aircraft. Coordinate through handling agent.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DCA Laos regulated. USD accepted.
- Parking Fee: DCA Laos rates. USD accepted.
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Luang Prabang International Airport. UNESCO World Heritage city. Major tourism gateway.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Lao State Fuel Enterprise / Petro Trade supply. Pre-coordinate for availability. Limited tankering capacity.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. CIQ available. Visa on arrival for many nationalities. Tourist-focused immigration.
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Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Mountain valley airport (~300m elev). Terrain in vicinity. Morning operations preferred. Short runway (~2,200m). Noise-sensitive UNESCO heritage site nearby.
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Lao People's Democratic Republic Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 2d
Landing: 15d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum prior to scheduled departure
- Landing Lead Time: 48 hours minimum; 15 days recommended for non-scheduled commercial and private flights
Private / GA Operations:
Prior permission required for all private flights. 15-day advance notice historically required though 48-hour lead time may be accepted.
Active NOTAMs
A0224/26
caution
Approach lighting out
PAPI LIGHT RWY 05 U/S DUE TO MAINT.
2026-09-23 07:21 UTC
2026-12-20 02:00 UTC
A0176/26
caution
Lighting restriction
RWY EDGE LIGHT 23 U/S DUE TO MAINT.
Between 2026-08-07 09:00 and 09:19 UTC
Between 2026-11-07 23:00 and 23:59 UTC
Times read back from the message we stored, to within the hour.
A0226/26
info
APPROACH LIGHT RWY 05 U/S DUE TO MAINT.
2026-09-25 08:40 UTC
2026-12-20 02:00 UTC
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VLLB?
- The tower frequency at Luang Phabang International Airport is 118.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VLLB?
- Luang Phabang International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does VLLB require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Luang Phabang International Airport (Lao People's Democratic Republic). Permit details for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Does VLLB require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Luang Phabang International Airport.
- Where is VLLB located?
- Luang Phabang International Airport (VLLB) is located in Luang Phabang, Lao People's Democratic Republic.
- What is the IATA code for VLLB?
- The IATA code for Luang Phabang International Airport is LPQ.
- How long is the runway at VLLB?
- The main runway at Luang Phabang International Airport (06/24) measures 2500x45m.
- Is VLLB a port of entry?
- Yes, Luang Phabang International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.