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Luang Phabang International Airport (VLLB / LPQ)

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VLLB airport at a glance

ICAO code: VLLB
IATA code: LPQ
City: Luang Phabang
Region: Louangphabang
Country: Laos
Elevation: 955 ft (291 m)
Time zone: Asia/Vientiane (UTC+7)
Coordinates: 19.8973° N, 102.1610° E
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Weather & airport info VLLB

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 04 Oct, 09:00 UTC

Wind: 6 kt (11 km/h) from west (270°)
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: scattered clouds at 1,000 ft, few clouds at 6,000 ft
Temperature: 36 °C (dew point 26 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,007 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR VLLB 040900Z 27006KT 9999 SCT010 FEW060 36/26 Q1007 NOSIG

Forecast (TAF)

04 Oct, 06:00–06:00 UTC
4 kt (7 km/h) from west (270°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 2,000 ft, few clouds at 6,000 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF VLLB 040500Z 0406/0506 27004KT 9999 SCT020 FEW060

Airport

Elevation: 955 ft (291 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:02 / 17:57 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
06/24	2,500 m (8,202 ft)	asphalt	yes

Radio frequencies

Approach: 118.5
Tower: 118.5

For information only — not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map VLLB

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators — closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

EUROCONTROL: nationale AIS-Websites →

For information only — not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for VLLB(4)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport — closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

Out of serviceILS category I: on test, do not useA0232/26· until 06 Oct, 09:00 UTC
The instrument landing system (ILS) (ILPB) frequency 108.7 MHz is out of service due to a flight check. The ILS guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.
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ILS (ILPB) FREQ 108.7 MHZ U/S DUE TO FLTCK.
```
A0232/26 NOTAMN
 Q) VLVT/QISCT/I/BO/A/000/999/1953N10209E010
 A) VLLB B) 2610040100 C) 2610060900
 D) BTN 0100-0500 ON 04
        0600-0900 ON 05
        0100-0400 AND 0600-0900 ON 06
 E) ILS (ILPB) FREQ 108.7 MHZ U/S DUE TO FLTCK.
```
Hours: BTN 0100-0500 ON 04 0600-0900 ON 05 0100-0400 AND 0600-0900 ON 06
Out of serviceILS glide path: on test, do not useA0233/26· until 06 Oct, 09:00 UTC
The glide path (GP)/T-DME (ILPB) frequency 330.5 MHz is out of service due to a flight check.
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GP/T-DME (ILPB) FREQ 330.5 MHZ U/S DUE TO FLTCK.
```
A0233/26 NOTAMN
 Q) VLVT/QIGCT/I/NBO/A/000/999/1954N10210E010
 A) VLLB B) 2610040100 C) 2610060900
 D) BTN 0100-0500 ON 04
        0600-0900 ON 05
        0100-0400 AND 0600-0900 ON 06
 E) GP/T-DME (ILPB) FREQ 330.5 MHZ U/S DUE TO FLTCK.
```
Hours: BTN 0100-0500 ON 04 0600-0900 ON 05 0100-0400 AND 0600-0900 ON 06
Out of servicePAPI: on test, do not useA0234/26· until 06 Oct, 09:00 UTC
The precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights for runway 05/23 are out of service due to a flight check. PAPI lights help pilots maintain the correct approach angle to the runway.
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PAPI LIGHT RWY 05/23 U/S DUE TO FLTCK.
```
A0234/26 NOTAMN
 Q) VLVT/QLPCT/IV/BO/A/000/999/1953N10209E010
 A) VLLB B) 2610040100 C) 2610060900
 D) BTN 0100-0500 ON 04
        0600-0900 ON 05
        0100-0400 AND 0600-0900 ON 06
 E) PAPI LIGHT RWY 05/23 U/S DUE TO FLTCK.
```
Hours: BTN 0100-0500 ON 04 0600-0900 ON 05 0100-0400 AND 0600-0900 ON 06
Out of serviceApproach lighting: unserviceableA0226/26· until 20 Dec, 02:00 UTC
The approach lighting system for runway 05 is out of service due to maintenance.
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APPROACH LIGHT RWY 05 U/S DUE TO MAINT.
```
A0226/26 NOTAMN
 Q) VLVT/QLAAS/IV/NBO/A/000/999/1954N10210E005
 A) VLLB B) 2609250840 C) 2612200200
 E) APPROACH LIGHT RWY 05 U/S DUE TO MAINT.
```

For information only — not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically — the original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

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VLLB airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Luang Phabang airport (VLLB) today?

There are currently 4 valid NOTAMs for Luang Phabang (VLLB). Affected: ILS category I: on test, do not use; ILS glide path: on test, do not use; PAPI: on test, do not use; Approach lighting: unserviceable. For information only — not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Luang Phabang airport (VLLB)?

According to the latest weather report for VLLB (METAR, 04 Oct, 09:00 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 6 kt (11 km/h) from west (270°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 36 °C (dew point 26 °C). For information only — not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Luang Phabang airport (VLLB)?

Luang Phabang (VLLB) has one runway: runway 06/24 with 2,500 m (8,202 ft), asphalt.

What are the radio frequencies at Luang Phabang airport (VLLB)?

Frequencies at VLLB: Tower 118.5 MHz. For information only — always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Luang Phabang International Airport?

The ICAO code is VLLB and the IATA code is LPQ. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of VLLB airport?

Luang Phabang International Airport sits at 955 ft (291 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Asia/Vientiane.

Can I fly to VLLB by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Luang Phabang International Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

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