Regional airport · Dien Bien, Vietnam
Dien Bien Phu
- Elevation
- 1,611 ft
- Coordinates
- 21°24′N 103°00′E
- Local time
- Asia/Bangkok
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Field information
VVDB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Dien Bien Phu (VVDB/DIN) has one runway, 17/35, 7,874 ft (2,400 m) long of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VVDB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Bangkok
Country
Vietnam
VN
Municipality
Dien Bien Phu
Elevation
1,611 ft
Position
21.3975, 103.0080
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · VVDB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7,874 ft (2,400 m) | 98 ft | concrete | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VVDB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Dien Bien Phu (VVDB / DIN) in Dien Bien, Vietnam, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VVDB 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 VVDB
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
Overflight & Landing Permits – Vietnam
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Vietnam. Applicable permit lead times for Vietnam 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 Vietnam are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at VVDB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VVDB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at VVDB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VVDB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to VVDB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VVDB: 21° 23′ 51″ N 103° 0′ 29″ E; elevation 1611 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Dien Bien
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Dien Bien. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VVDB.
- 06
Cargo Operations at VVDB
Support for freighter operations into VVDB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VVDB sits in the network
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Operating into VVDB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Dien Bien Phu — one desk for the whole trip.