Airports / Laos / NEU
Sam Neua Airport.
Laos · 3,281 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
35 ratings
0
Operators based
3,281
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 6
Laos airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 35 Google ratings , ranked against 6 rated Laos fields.
84 nm
To the nearest alternate
Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN).
Overview
Sam Neua Airport (VLSN / NEU) sits in Laos, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 3,281 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list NEU 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, 84 nm), Gia Lam Air Base (VVGL, 109 nm), and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN, 109 nm). The field has a single 3,715-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from NEU 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 NEU to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
VLSN
IATA
NEU
FAA / Local
VLSN
Elevation
3,281 ft
Coordinates
20.4184° N · 104.0670° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Laos fields
state range 351–3,281 ft
At 3,281 ft, NEU sits higher than 83% of the 6 Laos fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,715 ft
- 08/263,715 ft × 80 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,715 ft
NEU's 3,715 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- 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.
- 84nmDINDien Bien Phu AirportDien Bien Phu
- 109nmVVGLGia Lam Air BaseHanoi (Long Bien)
- 109nmHANNoi Bai International AirportHanoi (Soc Son)
- 111nmLPQLuang Phabang International AirportLuang Phabang
- 136nmVIIVinh AirportVinh
- 151nmHPHCat Bi International AirportHaiphong (Hai An)
Location
Open the full mapVLSN · Sam Neua Airport
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NEU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,776 nm | 11h 30m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,386 nm | 12h 56m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,027 nm | 14h 25m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,447 nm | 15h 24m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,512 nm | 15h 33m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,618 nm | 15h 47m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,725 nm | 16h 2m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,749 nm | 16h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NEU?
- Sam Neua Airport's longest paved runway is 3,715 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. 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 NEU?
- Sam Neua Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,715 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to NEU?
- The closest alternate is Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN), about 84 nm away, followed by Gia Lam Air Base (VVGL) at 109 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NEU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 30m (4,776 nm), Honolulu about 12h 56m (5,386 nm), Seattle about 14h 25m (6,027 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.