Regional airport · Savannakhet, Laos
Savannakhet
- Elevation
- 509 ft
- Coordinates
- 16°33′N 104°46′E
- Local time
- Asia/Bangkok
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Field information
VLSK runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Savannakhet (VLSK/ZVK) has one runway, 04/22, 5,358 ft (1,633 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VLSK, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Bangkok
Country
Laos
LA
Municipality
Savannakhet
Elevation
509 ft
Position
16.5566, 104.7600
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · VLSK
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,358 ft (1,633 m) | 125 ft | concrete | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VLSK.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Savannakhet (VLSK / ZVK) in Savannakhet, Laos, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VLSK is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VLSK
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Laos
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Laos. Applicable permit lead times for Laos are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Laos are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at VLSK
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VLSK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at VLSK
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VLSK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VLSK
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VLSK: 16° 33′ 24″ N 104° 45′ 36″ E; elevation 509 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Savannakhet
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Savannakhet. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VLSK.
- 06
Cargo Operations at VLSK
Support for freighter operations into VLSK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VLSK sits in the network
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Operating into VLSK?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Savannakhet — one desk for the whole trip.