4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The airport is just 10–15 minutes from the city center, and arriving about an hour before your flight is more than enough time.”
Justin McBrearty4★ on Google
Airports / Laos / LPQ
Large airport · LPQ
Luang Phabang International Airport.
Luang Phabang, Laos · 955 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.6/5
Google rating
1,154 ratings
0
Operators based
955
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Luang Phabang, LaosELEV 955 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.6
Google rating
1,154
Google reviews
ratings on Google
955
Field elevation
feet above sea level
101
Nearest alternate
nm to DIN
Field standing
101 nm
To the nearest alternate
Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN).
Overview
Located in Luang Phabang, Laos, Luang Phabang International Airport (VLLB / LPQ) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 955 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list LPQ as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN, 101 nm), Nan Airport (NNT, 102 nm), and Sam Neua Airport (NEU, 111 nm). The field has a single 8,202-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from LPQ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LPQ to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There’s just one terminal building serving both domestic and international flights.”
Justin McBrearty4★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Luang Phabang International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
VLLB
IATA
LPQ
FAA / Local
VLLB
Elevation
955 ft
Coordinates
19.9043° N · 102.1672° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Laos fields
state range 351–3,281 ft
At 955 ft, LPQ sits higher than 50% of the 6 Laos fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,202 ft
- 06/248,202 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
LPQ's 8,202 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 101nmDINDien Bien Phu AirportDien Bien Phu
- 102nmNNTNan Airport
- 111nmNEUSam Neua Airport
- 116nmBORBokeo International AirportTon Phueng
- 117nmVTEWattay International AirportVientiane
- 129nmCEIMae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International AirportChiang Rai
Location
Open the full mapVLLB · Luang Phabang International Airport · Luang Phabang, Laos
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LPQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,853 nm | 11h 41m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,496 nm | 13h 11m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,107 nm | 14h 36m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,535 nm | 15h 36m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,585 nm | 15h 43m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,695 nm | 15h 58m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,814 nm | 16h 15m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,834 nm | 16h 18m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LPQ?
- Luang Phabang International Airport's longest paved runway is 8,202 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LPQ?
- Luang Phabang International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LPQ?
- The closest alternate is Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN), about 101 nm away, followed by Nan Airport (NNT) at 102 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LPQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 41m (4,853 nm), Honolulu about 13h 11m (5,496 nm), Seattle about 14h 36m (6,107 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.