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Wattay International Airport (VTE)
Wattay International Airport is an international airport serving Vientiane (Vientiane Prefecture), Laos. Its IATA code is VTE and its ICAO code is VLVT. It has one runway, 3,000 m long.
- IATAVTE
- ICAOVLVT
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- VTE
- ICAO code
- VLVT
- City
- Vientiane
- Region / province
- Vientiane Prefecture
- Country / territory
- Laos
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 17.9850° N, 102.5667° E
- Elevation
- 172 m (564 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Vientiane (UTC+07:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,000 m9,843 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
637 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
495 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
910 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Wattay International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Vientiane through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Laos
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luang Phabang International Airport | LPQ | 218 km |
| Bokeo International Airport | BOR | 362 km |
| Pakse International Airport | PKZ | 467 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Wattay International Airport?
The IATA code of Wattay International Airport is VTE and its ICAO code is VLVT. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Wattay International Airport located?
Wattay International Airport is in Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos, at coordinates 17.9850° N, 102.5667° E and an elevation of 172 m (564 ft).
How far is Wattay International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Wattay International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 910 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 495 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 637 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 1 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Wattay International Airport?
The longest runway at Wattay International Airport is 3,000 m (9,843 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Wattay International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Wattay International Airport (VTE) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.