Pakse International Airport

VLPS / PKZ

Pakse, LA

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
12:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
4kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,009
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

VLPS 141200Z 18004KT 9999 FEW020 FEW050 27/24 Q1009 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 351ft
FEW 2,000ft AGL
FEW 5,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,351ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,351ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,009 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
997 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (351 ft)
Pressure Alt
475 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,999 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VLPS 141700Z 1418/1518 14006KT 9999 SCT020 BKN050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 5,000ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LPS
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
7,874 ft 147 ft CON 147°
↑ 3.5kt ↔ 2.0kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Pakse International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VLPS
IATA Code: PKZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 351 ft MSL

Location

City: Pakse
Country: LA
Latitude: 15.132100°
Longitude: 105.780998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-7

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 7,874 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Pakse International Airport

Pakse International Airport (VLPS/PKZ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Pakse, LA. The facility operates at an elevation of 351 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (15/33) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.