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Dien Bien Phu Airport - Airport Information
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About Dien Bien Phu Airport
Overview
Dien Bien Phu Airport serves the northwestern Vietnamese city of Dien Bien Phu, located in a strategically important mountainous region. Situated at an elevation of 1611 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for Dien Bien Province. The airport supports regional and domestic aviation operations with its single concrete runway measuring 7,874 feet in length.
Flying Conditions
The airport's high-altitude location at 1611 ft MSL means pilots should anticipate potential performance considerations related to elevation and terrain. Regional weather can be characterized by significant seasonal variations typical of northwest Vietnam's mountainous climate. Pilots should be prepared for potential visibility and wind challenges associated with the surrounding topographical features.
Notable Features
Dien Bien Phu Airport is positioned at coordinates 21.397499, 103.008003 in a mountainous region with complex terrain. The single runway (17/35) is oriented in a north-northwest to south-southeast direction, which may influence approach and departure procedures. The concrete runway's substantial length of 7,874 feet provides adequate operational flexibility for medium-sized aircraft.
Approach Considerations
Runway 17/35 offers pilots a significant runway length that can accommodate various aircraft types. The airport's elevation and surrounding terrain suggest careful attention to approach and departure procedures, particularly with respect to terrain clearance and performance calculations. Standard instrument approach techniques should be adapted to the specific geographical context of this mountainous airport location.
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