Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ): Codes, Runways & Location
Luang Phabang International Airport (IATA: LPQ · ICAO: VLLB) is a large airport serving Luang Phabang, Laos. It lies at 19.9043° N, 102.1672° E, 955 ft (291 m) above sea level.
Overview of Luang Phabang International Airport
Luang Phabang International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Luang Phabang in Laos. It is identified by the IATA code LPQ and the ICAO code VLLB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Luang Phabang International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 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: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 955 ft (291 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 88 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 ≈ 2,500 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Luang Phabang International Airport
Where is Luang Phabang International Airport located?
Luang Phabang International Airport is located in Luang Phabang, Laos. Its coordinates are 19.9043° N, 102.1672° E.
What is the airport code for Luang Phabang International Airport?
Luang Phabang International Airport has an IATA code of LPQ and an ICAO code of VLLB.
How long is the runway at Luang Phabang International Airport?
Luang Phabang International Airport's longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Luang Phabang International Airport have?
Luang Phabang International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Luang Phabang International Airport a major airport?
Luang Phabang International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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