Airport code
VTE — Wattay International Airport
VTE is the IATA code for Wattay International Airport, an airport serving Vientiane, Laos. Its ICAO code is VLVT, and it operates in the Asia/Vientiane time zone (UTC+7). The airport sits at 17.9883, 102.5630 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 564 ft (172 m).
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About Wattay International Airport
Wattay International Airport is an international airport in Laos, the country's main international gateway, serving the capital Vientiane, located 3 km (1.9 mi) outside of the city centre in Sikhottabong district, Vientiane Prefecture. The airport is operated by the Lao Airport Authority (LAA) and serves as a hub for Lao Skyway, Lanexang Airways International, and Lao Airlines. The Lao Air Force also operates an installation at one end of the airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | VTE |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VLVT |
| Airport name | Wattay International Airport |
| City | Vientiane |
| Country | Laos |
| Time zone | Asia/Vientiane (UTC+7) |
| Latitude | 17.9883 |
| Longitude | 102.5630 |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Wattay International Airport?
The IATA code for Wattay International Airport is VTE.
What is the ICAO code for Wattay International Airport?
The ICAO code for Wattay International Airport is VLVT.
Where is VTE airport located?
Wattay International Airport (VTE) is located in Vientiane, Laos.
What time zone is VTE in?
Wattay International Airport operates in the Asia/Vientiane time zone, which is UTC+7.
What is the nearest airport to VTE?
The nearest airport to Wattay International Airport (VTE) is Udon Thani Airport (UTH) in Udon Thani, about 71 km away.
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