Wattay International Airport is a large airport serving Vientiane, Laos. Its IATA code is VTE and its ICAO code is VLVT. The airport lies at an elevation of 564 ft (172 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 13/31, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Jakarta time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- VTE
- ICAO code
- VLVT
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 564 ft (172 m)
- Coordinates
- 17.9851, 102.5667
- Time zone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Wattay International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| UTH Udon Thani International Airport | Udon Thani, Thailand | 71 km · 44 mi |
| LOE Loei Airport | Thailand | 108 km · 67 mi |
| KKC Khon Kaen Airport | Khon Kaen, Thailand | 170 km · 106 mi |
| XKH Xieng Khouang Airport | Xieng Khouang, Laos | 174 km · 108 mi |
| SNO Sakon Nakhon Airport | Thailand | 187 km · 116 mi |
| PHY Phetchabun Airport | Thailand | 206 km · 128 mi |
| NNT Nan Airport | Thailand | 209 km · 130 mi |
| LPQ Luang Phabang International Airport | Luang Phabang, Laos | 218 km · 135 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from VTE. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIN Singapore | 1,856 | 1,153 | 1,002 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 2,801 | 1,741 | 1,513 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 2,847 | 1,769 | 1,537 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 4,145 | 2,575 | 2,238 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,921 | 3,058 | 2,657 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 7,367 | 4,578 | 3,978 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 7,734 | 4,806 | 4,176 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,764 | 5,446 | 4,732 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 9,212 | 5,724 | 4,974 | View route |
| LHR London | 9,318 | 5,790 | 5,031 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,403 | 5,843 | 5,077 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,792 | 7,949 | 6,907 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,485 | 8,379 | 7,282 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 14,227 | 8,840 | 7,682 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 15,230 | 9,464 | 8,224 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,745 | 10,405 | 9,041 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | VIENTIANE APP | 119.700 |
| TWR | VIENTIANE TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Wattay International Airport?
The IATA code of Wattay International Airport is VTE and its ICAO code is VLVT.
Where is Wattay International Airport located?
Wattay International Airport is in Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos, at 17.9851, 102.5667.
What time zone is Wattay International Airport in?
Wattay 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 Wattay International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13/31, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Wattay International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Udon Thani International Airport (UTH), about 71 km (44 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.