Pakse International Airport

VLPS / PKZ

Pakse, LA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 12:00Z

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Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
12:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
10 kt
140°
7 km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VLPS 041200Z 14010KT 7000 FEW050 BKN200 27/22 Q1007 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 351 ft
FEW 5,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,351 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,351 ft AMSL
QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
995 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (351 ft)
Pressure Alt
539 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,063 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VLPS 041700Z 0418/0518 36014KT 6000 FEW020 SCT050 SCT200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:25Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 360° 14 kt
Visibility: 6 km

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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°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VLPS

1,647 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
64.5%
MVFR
27.9%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
0.5%

Pakse International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 64.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 4.6 knots. Temperatures typically range between 15°C and 38°C with an average of 28.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 4.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
38.7%
NE
2.5%
E
4.2%
SE
19.9%
S
6.1%
SW
6.6%
W
13.5%
NW
8.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.4°C
Range: 15°C to 38°C
15°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

October November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 1,647 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

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

About Pakse International Airport

Overview

Pakse International Airport serves the Champasak Province in southern Laos, situated at an elevation of 351 feet MSL. Located at coordinates 15.132100, 105.780998, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation needs. The airport features a single concrete runway (15/33) measuring 7,874 feet in length.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Pakse are predominantly VFR, with 74.4% of observations indicating clear flying conditions. The airport experiences consistent northerly winds averaging 4.7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 19 knots. Temperature ranges from 15°C to 35°C, with an average of 27.9°C, and typically excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. October through December represent the most favorable VFR months for operations.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (15/33) demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Crosswind components are minimal, averaging just 2.3 knots, which contributes to predictable approach and landing characteristics. The airport's moderate elevation and consistent weather patterns make it relatively straightforward for pilot navigation and aircraft performance.

Approach Considerations

Given the prevailing northerly winds, runway 15 will typically be the preferred approach direction. The long concrete runway (7,874 feet) provides ample landing surface for most aircraft types. Pilots should anticipate stable approach conditions, with statistically low likelihood of reduced visibility or challenging meteorological circumstances.

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.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.