Laos
To acquire overflight and landing permits for Laos, specific details are required.
- Provide a comprehensive flight schedule.
- Include the entry and exit points along with the ATC flight plan.
- Provide copies of crew medical certificates.
- Provide details of lead passengers for passenger flights.
- Include operator billing address, email, telephone number, and fax number.
Airports List For Laos
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) is located near the city of Luang Prabang in northern Laos.
Airport Communications:
( Control Tower: 118.500 MHz )
- IATA Airport Code: LPQ
- ICAO Airport Code: VLLB
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
- Control Tower: Operational 24 hours
- Latitude: 19.8977° N
- Longitude: 102.1603° E
- Elevation: 955 feet
- Customs: Operational 24 hours
- Immigration: Operational 24 hours
- Time Zone: UTC+7:00
- Operating Hours: 24 hours
- Runway: 05/23, 8,530 × 148 feet
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
- La Residence Phuo Vao
- Muang Luang
- Pullman Luang Prabang
- Villa Santi
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: Pakse International Airport (PKZ) is situated near the city of Pakse in southern Laos.
Airport Communications:
( Pakze Control Tower: 118.500 MHz )
- IATA Airport Code: PKZ
- ICAO Airport Code: VLPS
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
- Control Tower: Operational 24 hours
- Latitude: 15.1321° N
- Longitude: 105.7809° E
- Elevation: 382 feet
- Customs: Operational 24 hours
- Immigration: Operational 24 hours
- Time Zone: UTC+7:00
- Operating Hours: 24 hours
- Runway: 15/33, 8,202 × 148 feet
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
- Forest Hotel
- You Empire Hostel & Bar
- Le Jardin Hotel
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) is located near the city of Savannakhet in southern Laos.
Airport Communications:
( Control Tower: 118.500 MHz )
- IATA Airport Code: ZVK
- ICAO Airport Code: VLSK
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
- Control Tower: Operational 24 hours
- Latitude: 16.5569° N
- Longitude: 104.7597° E
- Elevation: 423 feet
- Customs: Operational 24 hours
- Immigration: Operational 24 hours
- Time Zone: UTC+7:00
- Operating Hours: 24 hours
- Runway: 03/21, 6,562 × 148 feet
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
To be Advised
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) is located near the city of Savannakhet in southern Laos.
Airport Communications:
( Vientiane Control Tower: 118.100 MHz )
- IATA Airport Code: VTE
- ICAO Airport Code: VLVT
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
- Control Tower: Operational 24 hours
- Latitude: 17.9883° N
- Longitude: 102.5639° E
- Elevation: 564 feet
- Customs: Operational 24 hours
- Immigration: Operational 24 hours
- Time Zone: UTC+7:00
- Operating Hours: 24 hours
- Runway: 13/31, 9,842 × 148 feet
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
- Anou Hotel
- Asian Pavillion
- Lane Xang Hotel
- Lao Plaza Hotel
- Settha Palace
- Tai Pan Hotel
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Airways Flight Support Services
Services
Queries from Flight Dispatchers
Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Laos.
Required Aircraft Documentation
- Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
- Airworthiness Certificate
- Insurance Documentation
- Noise Compliance Certificate
- Aircraft Registration Documentation
Authority to Issue Laos Overflight & Landing Permits
- The Laos Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) oversees aviation affairs in Laos.
- The postal address for the department is: Department of Civil Aviation, Hattay International Airport, Vientiane, Laos.
Working hours of the Laos Civil Aviation Authority
- The working hours of the Laos Civil Aviation Authority are from 1:30 AM (0130Z) to 9:30 AM (0930Z) during weekdays.
- Weekends in Laos are observed on Saturday and Sunday.
Official Laos Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees
As per Laos Civil Aviation regulations, there are “No processing fees” imposed by the CAA for the issuance of Laos Overflight Permits.
The Laos Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the Airline/Operator.
Validity of a Laos Overflight Permit
The validity period for the overflight permit extends for more than 72 hours from the initially requested schedule.
FIR's In Laos Airspace
- The airspace of Laos currently comprises two flight information regions (FIRs).
- The Laos FIR ICAO codes are “VLIV” and “VLVT”.
Permits are available in listed categories
- Charter and Private Operator Services
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Overflight Permits
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Cargo Flight Overfly Permits
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Commercial Airlines
- Commercial Airlines
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Monthly Block Permits
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Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
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Overfly Country Navigation Settlement
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Business Jets and Airliners Services
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Landing Permits
Airport Parking Slot Arrangement