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VVDB
Dien Bien Phu Airport · Dien Bien Phu
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,611 ft / 491 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.70 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
17/35 · 7,874 ft · ConcreteUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Dien Bien Phu Airport (VVDB), located in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam. 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 1,611 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 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Dien Bien Phu Airport
ICAO / IATA
VVDB / DIN
Municipality
Dien Bien Phu
Country
Region
VN-NW — Northwest Region
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
1,611 ft
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Runway 17 / 35
UNLIT
Runway Length: 7,874 ft / 2,400 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 156° / 336°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 156° / 336°
RWY 17 (156°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 35 (336°)
No ILS / Visual Only
TWR TWR
118.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026