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VLVT

Wattay International Airport · Vientiane

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
564 ft / 172 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (VIENTIANE TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
13/31 · 9,843 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Wattay International Airport (VLVT), located in Vientiane, 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 564 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Wattay International Airport
ICAO / IATA
VLVT / VTE
Municipality
Vientiane
Country
Region
LA-VT — Vientiane Prefecture
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
564 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 13 / 31
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,843 ft / 3,000 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135.3° / 315.3°
RWY 13 (135.3°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-VT | CRS: 127°
RWY 31 (315.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP VIENTIANE APP
119.70 MHz
TWR VIENTIANE TWR
118.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

VTUDILS
Udon Thani Airport
71 km / 38 nm
VTUL
Loei Airport
108 km / 58 nm
VTUKILS
Khon Kaen Airport
171 km / 92 nm
VTUI
Sakon Nakhon Airport
187 km / 101 nm
VTPB
Phetchabun Airport
206 km / 111 nm

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