Laoag International Airport (LAO): Codes, Runways & Location
Laoag International Airport (IATA: LAO · ICAO: RPLI) is a large airport serving Laoag City, Philippines. It lies at 18.1751° N, 120.5310° E, 25 ft (8 m) above sea level.
Overview of Laoag International Airport
Laoag International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Laoag City in Philippines. It is identified by the IATA code LAO and the ICAO code RPLI. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Laoag International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2780 m (9120 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 25 ft (8 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Cagayan North International Airport (LLC) about 128 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,780 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Laoag International Airport
Where is Laoag International Airport located?
Laoag International Airport is located in Laoag City, Philippines. Its coordinates are 18.1751° N, 120.5310° E.
What is the airport code for Laoag International Airport?
Laoag International Airport has an IATA code of LAO and an ICAO code of RPLI.
How long is the runway at Laoag International Airport?
Laoag International Airport's longest runway is about 2780 m (9120 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Laoag International Airport have?
Laoag International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Laoag International Airport a major airport?
Laoag International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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