Regional airport · Sam Neua, Laos

Sam Neua

VLSNNEU
Elevation
3,281 ft
Coordinates
20°25′N 104°04′E
Local time
Asia/Vientiane

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Field information

VLSN runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Sam Neua (VLSN/NEU) has one runway, 08/26, 3,715 ft (1,132 m) long of asphalt. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VLSN, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Asia/Vientiane

  • Country

    Laos

    LA

  • Municipality

    Sam Neua

  • Elevation

    3,281 ft

  • Position

    20.4184, 104.0670

Runways · VLSN

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
08/263,715 ft (1,132 m)80 ftasphalt—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at VLSN.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sam Neua (VLSN / NEU) in Sam Neua, Laos, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VLSN 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 VLSN

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at VLSN

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at VLSN covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at VLSN

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VLSN is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to VLSN

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VLSN: 20° 25′ 6″ N 104° 4′ 1″ E; elevation 3281 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Sam Neua

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sam Neua. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VLSN.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at VLSN

    Support for freighter operations into VLSN covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where VLSN sits in the network

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