Luang Prabang International Airport Explained

Luang Prabang
International Airport
Iata:LPQ
Icao:VLLB
Pushpin Map:Laos
Pushpin Label:LPQ
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of airport in Laos
Type:Public
Operator:Government
Location:Luang Prabang
Hub:Lao Airlines
Elevation-F:955
Elevation-M:291
R1-Number:05/23
R1-Length-F:7,218
R1-Length-M:2,500
R1-Surface:Asphalt[1]

Luang Prabang International Airport (Lao: ສະຫນາມບິນສາກົນຫຼວງພະບາງ), is one of the few international airports in Laos. The airport is located about from the centre of Luang Prabang.[2] The second busiest airport in the country, it is a regional hub for international flights to Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Siem Reap and other cities such as Vientiane and Phongsali.[3] The airport underwent significant expansion work in 2012–13, when it was upgraded and expanded,[4] [5] and the runway enlarged.[3]

Airlines and destinations

Passenger

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Luang Prabang Airport Quick Facts. Luang Prabang Airport Guide. 14 October 2016.
  2. Book: Burke. Andrew. Vaisutis. Justine. Laos. registration. 2007. Lonely Planet. 978-1-74104-568-0. 156.
  3. Book: Labadi. Sophia. Logan. William. Urban Heritage, Development and Sustainability: International Frameworks, National and Local Governance. 23 October 2015. Taylor & Francis. 978-1-317-54164-6. 43.
  4. Book: Williams. China. Bloom. Greg. Lonely Planet Southeast Asia. 1 May 2012. Lonely Planet. 978-1-74321-316-2. 772.
  5. Book: Aves, Edward. The Rough Guide to Laos. 3 November 2014. Rough Guides Limited. 978-0-241-01451-6. 132.