Airport Overview 

Sam Neua airport known as Nong Khang Airport, is located in the city of Sam Neun (Xamneun), Houaphanh province. Built in 2013 and put into operation in May 2023, the airport’s construction is based on the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). It has reference code 3C (Aerodrome Code 3C) and can accommodate 70-100-seat aircraft, such as ATR 72, Fokker 70, Fokker-100, MA-60, or equivalent. The runway is 2,400 meters long and 30 meters wide. 

There are 2 domestic carriers; Lao Airline and Lao Skyway that service the airport. The airport is capable of accommodating 100,000 passengers per year. Houaphanh province is more than 600 km from Vientiane. Previously, it took about 2 days to reach the province from the capital, but now it takes only 1 hour by air. 

Picture: Lao News Agency (KPL) 

Runway(s) 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Fuel Services Charges 

The fuel is transported by a special tanker from Thailand to Vientiane Capital where is distributed by tankers to domestic airports. The fuel market is regulated by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) that takes decisions on fuel prices based on the fluctuation of world oil price. Lao State Fuel Company (LSFC), a 100% state-owned company, is delegated by MOIC to adjust (increase or decrease) oil prices in the form of writing and disseminate it to all domestic airports. 

The LSFC operates jet fuel depots at four airports: Wattay International Airport, Savannakhet Airport, Pakse International Airport, and Luang Prabang International Airport. They provide jet fuel refilling for domestic and international aircraft. 

The fuel price is updated weekly; please visit the website of Lao State fuel company https://laostatefuel.com/en/jet-fuel.html 

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs) 

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