Wattay International Airport (VTE): Codes, Runways & Location
Wattay International Airport (IATA: VTE · ICAO: VLVT) is a large airport serving Vientiane, Laos. It lies at 17.9851° N, 102.5667° E, 564 ft (172 m) above sea level.
Overview of Wattay International Airport
Wattay International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Vientiane in Laos. It is identified by the IATA code VTE and the ICAO code VLVT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Wattay International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 564 ft (172 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) about 71 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wattay International Airport
Where is Wattay International Airport located?
Wattay International Airport is located in Vientiane, Laos. Its coordinates are 17.9851° N, 102.5667° E.
What is the airport code for Wattay International Airport?
Wattay International Airport has an IATA code of VTE and an ICAO code of VLVT.
How long is the runway at Wattay International Airport?
Wattay International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Wattay International Airport have?
Wattay International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Wattay International Airport a major airport?
Wattay International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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