Airport codes in Laos
Laos has 16 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 9 of them have a full page here. The busiest is Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTE | VLVT | Wattay International Airport | Vientiane | Large airport |
| LPQ | VLLB | Luang Phabang International Airport | Luang Phabang | Large airport |
| PKZ | VLPS | Pakse International Airport | Pakse | Large airport |
| ZVK | VLSK | Savannakhet Airport | - | Medium airport |
| LXG | VLLN | Luang Namtha Airport | Luang Namtha | Small airport |
| ODY | VLOS | Oudomsay Airport | Oudomsay | Small airport |
| XKH | VLXK | Xieng Khouang Airport | Xieng Khouang | Small airport |
| HOE | VLHS | Ban Huoeisay Airport | Huay Xai | Small airport |
| BOR | VLBK | Bokeo International Airport | Ton Phueng | Medium airport |
| NEU | VLSN | Sam Neua Airport | - | Medium airport |
| PCQ | VLFL | Boun Neau Airport | Phongsaly | Small airport |
| AOU | VLAP | Attopeu Airport | Attopeu | Small airport |
| ZBY | VLSB | Sayaboury Airport | Sainyabuli | Small airport |
| VNA | VLSV | Salavan Airport | Salavan | Small airport |
| THK | VLTK | Thakhek Airport | Thakhek | Small airport |
| XIE | VLXL | Xienglom Airport | Xienglom | Small airport |
ICAO codes in Laos start with V
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 16 of the 16 Laos airports listed above have an ICAO code beginning with V, the prefix assigned to South and Southeast Asia. IATA codes, the three letters on a ticket, carry no such pattern, which is why you cannot tell the country from one. The full ICAO prefix table.
Airports in Laos by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Small airport | 10 |
| Large airport | 3 |
| Medium airport | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What do Laos ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Laos start with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia. 16 of the 16 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Laos?
Laos has 16 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is Wattay International Airport (VTE), ICAO VLVT. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Laos?
The busiest airport in Laos is Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane.
How many airports does Laos have?
Laos has 16 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 9 of which have a full page here.