International hub · Vientiane, Laos

Vientiane/Wattay International

VLVTVTE
Elevation
564 ft
Coordinates
17°59′N 102°34′E
Local time
Asia/Vientiane

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Field information

VLVT runways, fuel & airport data

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

Vientiane/Wattay International (VLVT/VTE) has one runway, 13/31, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VLVT, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Vientiane

  • Country

    Laos

    LA

  • Municipality

    Vientiane

  • Elevation

    564 ft

  • Position

    17.9851, 102.5667

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

Runways · VLVT

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
13/319,843 ft (3,000 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at VLVT.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Vientiane/Wattay International (VLVT / VTE) in Vientiane, Laos, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VLVT is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at VLVT

  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 VLVT

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at VLVT

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to VLVT

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VLVT: 17° 59′ 6″ N 102° 34′ 0″ E; elevation 564 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Vientiane

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at VLVT

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

Operating into VLVT?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Vientiane/Wattay International — one desk for the whole trip.