Airport code
LPQ — Luang Phabang International Airport
LPQ is the IATA code for Luang Phabang International Airport, an airport serving Luang Phabang, Laos. Its ICAO code is VLLB, and it operates in the Asia/Vientiane time zone (UTC+7). The airport sits at 19.8973, 102.1610 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 955 ft (291 m).
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About Luang Phabang International Airport
Luang Prabang International Airport is an international airport in Laos. The airport is located about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the centre of Luang Prabang. The second busiest airport in the country, it is a regional hub for international flights to Bangkok and Chiang Mai in Thailand, and Siem Reap in Cambodia as well as domestically to Vientiane. The airport underwent significant expansion work in 2012–13, when it was upgraded and expanded, and the runway enlarged.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LPQ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VLLB |
| Airport name | Luang Phabang International Airport |
| City | Luang Phabang |
| Country | Laos |
| Time zone | Asia/Vientiane (UTC+7) |
| Latitude | 19.8973 |
| Longitude | 102.1610 |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,202 ft (2,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Luang Phabang International Airport?
The IATA code for Luang Phabang International Airport is LPQ.
What is the ICAO code for Luang Phabang International Airport?
The ICAO code for Luang Phabang International Airport is VLLB.
Where is LPQ airport located?
Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) is located in Luang Phabang, Laos.
What time zone is LPQ in?
Luang Phabang International Airport operates in the Asia/Vientiane time zone, which is UTC+7.
What is the nearest airport to LPQ?
The nearest airport to Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) is Oudomsay Airport (ODY) in Oudomsay, about 89 km away.
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