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Wattay Intl (VLVT/VTE) — Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.1
- Runways
- 13/31
- Elevation
- 564 ft
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Data Complete
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
2/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
1/2
Additional Info
8/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VLVT
- Name: Wattay Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 17.9883
- Longitude: 102.563004
- Elevation: 564 ft
- Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Municipality: Vientiane
- IATA Code: VTE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- Distance from City: 6.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 9843 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
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Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 119.700 MHz
- 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: http://www.vientianeairport.com/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Approx LAK 80,000/ton MTOW
- Parking Fee: LAK 50,000/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: LAK
- Remarks: Fees set by DCA Laos. International rates apply.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited fuel availability. Advance coordination strongly recommended.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: CIQ available. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities.
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Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Limited infrastructure. Visual meteorological conditions may be required.
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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
A0267/26
info
UNMANNED ACFT (DRONE) WILL TAKE PLACE WI AREA FLW POIN:
181127.45N1030231.92E
180951.21N1025746.91E
180922.43N1025324.04E
( PAKNGEUM DISTRICT VIENTIANE CAPITAL)
2026-11-08 23:00 UTC
2026-11-11 16:00 UTC
A0266/26
info
UNMANNED ACFT (DRONE) WILL TAKE PLACE WI AREA FLW POIN:
182702.34N1033058.53E
182725.17N1032546.13E
182724.29N1032307.98E
182547.87N1031530.05E
182330.37N1031115.40E
181846.22N1030924.46E
181446.88N1030632.87E
( THAPHABATH DISTRICT BOLIKHAMXAY PROVINCE)
2026-10-30 23:00 UTC
2026-11-07 16:00 UTC
A0262/26
info Upcoming
AIRAC EFFECTIVE DATE 29 OCT 2026 NIL.
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC
2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VLVT?
- The tower frequency at Wattay Intl is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VLVT?
- Wattay Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does VLVT require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Wattay Intl (Lao People's Democratic Republic). Permit details for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Where is VLVT located?
- Wattay Intl (VLVT) is located in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic.
- What is the IATA code for VLVT?
- The IATA code for Wattay Intl is VTE.
- Does VLVT have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Wattay Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 13/31.
- Is VLVT a port of entry?
- Yes, Wattay Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.