Sam Neua Airport (NEU): Codes, Runways & Location
Sam Neua Airport (IATA: NEU · ICAO: VLSN) is a medium-sized airport in Laos. It lies at 20.4184° N, 104.0670° E, 3281 ft (1000 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sam Neua Airport
Sam Neua Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport in Laos. It is identified by the IATA code NEU and the ICAO code VLSN. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Sam Neua Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1132 m (3715 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 3281 ft (1000 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Na San Airport (SQH) about 89 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 ≈ 1,132 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Sam Neua Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sam Neua Airport
Where is Sam Neua Airport located?
Sam Neua Airport is located in Laos. Its coordinates are 20.4184° N, 104.0670° E.
What is the airport code for Sam Neua Airport?
Sam Neua Airport has an IATA code of NEU and an ICAO code of VLSN.
How long is the runway at Sam Neua Airport?
Sam Neua Airport's longest runway is about 1132 m (3715 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Sam Neua Airport have?
Sam Neua Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sam Neua Airport a major airport?
Sam Neua Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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