Luang Namtha Airport (LXG): Codes, Runways & Location
Luang Namtha Airport (IATA: LXG · ICAO: VLLN) is a small airport serving Luang Namtha, Laos. It lies at 20.9670° N, 101.4000° E, 1968 ft (600 m) above sea level.
Overview of Luang Namtha Airport
Luang Namtha Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Luang Namtha in Laos. It is identified by the IATA code LXG and the ICAO code VLLN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Luang Namtha Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1600 m (5249 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 1968 ft (600 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Oudomsay Airport (ODY) about 69 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 ≈ 1,600 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Luang Namtha Airport
Where is Luang Namtha Airport located?
Luang Namtha Airport is located in Luang Namtha, Laos. Its coordinates are 20.9670° N, 101.4000° E.
What is the airport code for Luang Namtha Airport?
Luang Namtha Airport has an IATA code of LXG and an ICAO code of VLLN.
How long is the runway at Luang Namtha Airport?
Luang Namtha Airport's longest runway is about 1600 m (5249 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Luang Namtha Airport have?
Luang Namtha Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Luang Namtha Airport a major airport?
Luang Namtha Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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