Airport Overview
Attapeu International Airport is located along Route 18B in Saysetha district, about 28 km from Attapeu province, which the airport services. It has one asphalt-paved runway that measures 1,850 m by 30 m. It can support planes having 70-100 seats particularly the ATR 72, Fokker 70, MA-60 and Fokker 100. The 4,300-square-metre terminal can handle 300 passengers per day.
After its construction was completed in 2015, Lao Airlines introduced twice-weekly flights from Vientiane via Pakse on 9 April 2016. The frequency was increased to thrice weekly in July. However, Lao Airlines ended the route in October 2016 because of low passenger numbers. The following January 2017, authorities closed down the airport for the time being.
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Laos |
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Province or District |
Attapue province |
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Nearest Town or City |
Sekong Province/ 76km Champasak Province/ 173km |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Attapue International Airport |
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Latitude |
14.793056 |
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Longitude |
107.045278 |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
345 ft/105m |
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IATA Code |
AOU |
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ICAO Code |
VLAP |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Department of Civil Aviation, LAO PDR |
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Management Contact Person |
+856 21 513163 |
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NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport? |
No |
Runway(s)
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Runway #1 |
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Runway Dimensions |
1,850 (m) x 30 (m) |
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Runway Orientation |
11/29 |
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Runway Surface |
Asphalt |
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Runway Condition |
Good |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
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Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
Yes |
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Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
No |
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Windsock |
No |
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Fuel Services Charges
N/A
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
N/A |
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Avgas |
N/A |
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
N/A
