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Wattay Intl
Wattay Intl (VLVT/VTE) serves Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (13/31). Field elevation is 564 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VLVT
- Name: Wattay Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 17.9883
- Longitude: 102.563004
- Elevation: 564 ft
- Country: Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Municipality: Vientiane
- IATA Code: VTE
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- Distance from City: 6.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 9843 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.vientianeairport.com/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Approx LAK 80,000/ton MTOW
- Parking Fee: LAK 50,000/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: LAK
- Remarks: Fees set by DCA Laos. International rates apply.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Limited fuel availability. Advance coordination strongly recommended.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: CIQ available. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Limited infrastructure. Visual meteorological conditions may be required.
Alternates
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Lao People's Democratic Republic Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 2d
Landing: 15d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum prior to scheduled departure
- Landing Lead Time: 48 hours minimum; 15 days recommended for non-scheduled commercial and private flights
Private / GA Operations:
Prior permission required for all private flights. 15-day advance notice historically required though 48-hour lead time may be accepted.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VLVT?
- The tower frequency at Wattay Intl is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VLVT?
- Wattay Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does VLVT require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Wattay Intl (Lao People's Democratic Republic).