Luang Phabang International Airport is a large airport serving Luang Phabang, Laos. Its IATA code is LPQ and its ICAO code is VLLB. The airport lies at an elevation of 955 ft (291 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Jakarta time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LPQ
- ICAO code
- VLLB
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 955 ft (291 m)
- Coordinates
- 19.9043, 102.1672
- Time zone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,202 ft · 2,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Luang Phabang International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ODY Oudomsay Airport | Oudomsay, Laos | 88 km · 55 mi |
| XKH Xieng Khouang Airport | Xieng Khouang, Laos | 115 km · 71 mi |
| LXG Luang Namtha Airport | Luang Namtha, Laos | 143 km · 89 mi |
| DIN Dien Bien Phu Airport | Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | 188 km · 117 mi |
| NNT Nan Airport | Thailand | 190 km · 118 mi |
| BOR Bokeo International Airport | Ton Phueng, Laos | 214 km · 133 mi |
| VTE Wattay International Airport | Vientiane, Laos | 218 km · 135 mi |
| JHG Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport | Jinghong (Gasa), China | 273 km · 170 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LPQ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 2,073 | 1,288 | 1,119 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,631 | 1,635 | 1,420 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 2,711 | 1,685 | 1,464 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,058 | 2,522 | 2,191 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,818 | 2,994 | 2,602 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,204 | 4,476 | 3,890 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 7,922 | 4,923 | 4,278 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,576 | 5,329 | 4,630 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,023 | 5,606 | 4,872 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,124 | 5,669 | 4,926 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,473 | 5,886 | 5,115 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,646 | 7,858 | 6,828 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,270 | 8,246 | 7,165 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,021 | 8,712 | 7,571 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 15,066 | 9,362 | 8,135 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,757 | 10,412 | 9,048 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 118.500 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.500 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Luang Phabang International Airport?
The IATA code of Luang Phabang International Airport is LPQ and its ICAO code is VLLB.
Where is Luang Phabang International Airport located?
Luang Phabang International Airport is in Luang Phabang, Louangphabang Province, Laos, at 19.9043, 102.1672.
What time zone is Luang Phabang International Airport in?
Luang Phabang International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Jakarta. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Luang Phabang International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Luang Phabang International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Oudomsay Airport (ODY), about 88 km (55 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.