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Sam Neua Airport ·

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,281 ft / 1,000 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 3,715 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sam Neua Airport (VLSN), located in the region of, Laos. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 3,281 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Sam Neua Airport
ICAO / IATA
VLSN / NEU
Municipality
Country
Region
LA-HO — Houaphan Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
3,281 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,715 ft / 1,132 m
Runway Width: 80 ft / 24 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 76.5° / 256.5°
RWY 08 (76.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (256.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

VVDB
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155 km / 84 nm
VVGL
Gia Lam Air Base
201 km / 109 nm
VVNBILS
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202 km / 109 nm
VLLBILS
Luang Phabang International Airport
207 km / 112 nm
VVVHILS
Vinh Airport
251 km / 136 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026