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Laoag International Airport (LAO)
Laoag International Airport is an international airport serving Laoag City (Ilocos Norte Province), Philippines. Its IATA code is LAO and its ICAO code is RPLI. It has one runway, 2,780 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- LAO
- ICAO code
- RPLI
- City
- Laoag City
- Region / province
- Ilocos Norte Province
- Country / territory
- Philippines
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 18.1751° N, 120.5310° E
- Elevation
- 8 m (25 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,780 m (9,120 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,780 m9,120 ft | Concrete |
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)
1,332 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
1,577 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 30 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
1,702 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 40 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| A/D | 122.300 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 124.000 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Laoag International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Laoag City 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 Philippines
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base | CRK | 332 km |
| Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point | SFS | 377 km |
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport | MNL | 411 km |
| Bicol International Airport | DRP | 656 km |
| Kalibo International Airport | KLO | 749 km |
| Iloilo International Airport | ILO | 843 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Laoag International Airport?
The IATA code of Laoag International Airport is LAO and its ICAO code is RPLI. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Laoag International Airport located?
Laoag International Airport is in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Province, Philippines, at coordinates 18.1751° N, 120.5310° E and an elevation of 8 m (25 ft).
How far is Laoag International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Laoag International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 1,702 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 1,577 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 1,332 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 2 h 40 min.
How long is the runway at Laoag International Airport?
The longest runway at Laoag International Airport is 2,780 m (9,120 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Laoag International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Laoag International Airport (LAO) 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.