Luang Namtha Airport is a small airport serving Luang Namtha, Laos. Its IATA code is LXG and its ICAO code is VLLN. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,968 ft (600 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 5,249 ft (1,600 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Jakarta time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LXG
- ICAO code
- VLLN
- Airport type
- Small airport
- Elevation
- 1,968 ft (600 m)
- Coordinates
- 20.9670, 101.4000
- Time zone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5,249 ft · 1,600 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Luang Namtha Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ODY Oudomsay Airport | Oudomsay, Laos | 69 km · 43 mi |
| JHG Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport | Jinghong (Gasa), China | 130 km · 81 mi |
| LPQ Luang Phabang International Airport | Luang Phabang, Laos | 143 km · 89 mi |
| BOR Bokeo International Airport | Ton Phueng, Laos | 147 km · 91 mi |
| THL Tachileik Airport | Tachileik, Myanmar (Burma) | 162 km · 101 mi |
| DIN Dien Bien Phu Airport | Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | 173 km · 107 mi |
| KET Kengtung Airport | Kengtung, Myanmar (Burma) | 187 km · 116 mi |
| CEI Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport | Chiang Rai, Thailand | 194 km · 121 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LXG. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 2,199 | 1,367 | 1,188 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,567 | 1,595 | 1,386 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 2,589 | 1,609 | 1,398 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,062 | 2,524 | 2,193 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,709 | 2,926 | 2,543 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,069 | 4,392 | 3,817 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,064 | 5,010 | 4,354 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,434 | 5,241 | 4,554 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,881 | 5,518 | 4,795 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,981 | 5,581 | 4,850 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,463 | 5,880 | 5,110 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,597 | 7,827 | 6,802 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,147 | 8,169 | 7,099 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,912 | 8,645 | 7,512 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 15,000 | 9,321 | 8,100 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,703 | 10,379 | 9,019 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Luang Namtha Airport?
The IATA code of Luang Namtha Airport is LXG and its ICAO code is VLLN.
Where is Luang Namtha Airport located?
Luang Namtha Airport is in Luang Namtha, Louang Namtha Province, Laos, at 20.9670, 101.4000.
What time zone is Luang Namtha Airport in?
Luang Namtha 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 Namtha Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 5,249 ft (1,600 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Luang Namtha Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Oudomsay Airport (ODY), about 69 km (43 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.