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Pakse International Airport (VLPS/PKZ) — Pakse, Lao People's Democratic Republic
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.5
- Runways
- 15/33
- Elevation
- 351 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
6/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VLPS
- Name: Pakse International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 15.1321
- Longitude: 105.780998
- Elevation: 351 ft
- Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Municipality: Pakse
- IATA Code: PKZ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 2400x45m
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: ILS 15 108.9
- Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VOR, NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.500 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- 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 aircraft.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; DCA Laos regulated
- Parking Fee: DCA Laos rates
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Pakse International Airport, Champasak province. Southern Laos gateway. Near Wat Phou (UNESCO) and Bolaven Plateau.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited fuel supply. Lao State Fuel Enterprise. Pre-coordinate all requirements.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. CIQ available. Visa on arrival. International flights from Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand.
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Restrictions
- Curfew Start: Not recorded
- Curfew End: Not recorded
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Mekong River region. Monsoon season (May-Oct) may affect operations.
Airport Services
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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
A0275/26
info
DVOR/DME (PAK) FREQ 115.00 MHZ CH 97X ON TEST, DO NOT USE DUE TO
FLTCK.
2026-10-28 00:00 UTC
2026-10-30 10:00 UTC
A0273/26
info
AD CAT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AND RESCUE SERVICES UPGRADED TO CAT 7.
2026-10-23 16:00 UTC
2027-01-23 23:59 UTC
A0271/26
info
AD CAT FOR FIRE FIGHTING AND RESCUE SERVICES DOWNGRADED FM 7 TO 5
DUE TO FIRE TRUCK MAINT.
2026-10-23 10:00 UTC
2027-01-23 23:59 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VLPS?
- The tower frequency at Pakse International Airport is 118.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VLPS?
- Pakse International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does VLPS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Pakse International Airport (Lao People's Democratic Republic). Permit details for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Does VLPS require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Pakse International Airport.
- Where is VLPS located?
- Pakse International Airport (VLPS) is located in Pakse, Lao People's Democratic Republic.
- What is the IATA code for VLPS?
- The IATA code for Pakse International Airport is PKZ.
- How long is the runway at VLPS?
- The main runway at Pakse International Airport (15/33) measures 2400x45m.
- Is VLPS a port of entry?
- Yes, Pakse International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.