Wattay International Airport

VLVT / VTE

Vientiane, LA

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
17:30Z

🌇 Dusk
MVFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6 kt
120°
5 km
Visibility
5,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VLVT 041730Z 12006KT 5000 BR BKN050 27/23 Q1010 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 564 ft
BKN 5,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,564 ft AMSL
QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
991 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (564 ft)
Pressure Alt
662 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,237 ft
ISA Deviation: +13.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF VLVT 041700Z 0418/0518 14010KT 5000 BR SCT050 FEW200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:52Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 140° 10 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LVT
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
9,843 ft 148 ft ASP 135°
5.9 kt 1.0 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 - VLVT

5,149 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
16.6%
MVFR
82.9%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0%

Wattay International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 16.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 3.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 14% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 36°C with an average of 25.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 3.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 14%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.4%
NE
9.6%
E
13.7%
SE
14.3%
S
10%
SW
10.3%
W
3.1%
NW
6.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 25.4°C
Range: 10°C to 36°C
10°C 36°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 5,149 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Wattay International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VLVT
IATA Code: VTE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 564 ft MSL

Location

City: Vientiane
Country: LA
Latitude: 17.988300°
Longitude: 102.563004°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-7

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Wattay International Airport

Overview

Wattay International Airport serves Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, as a medium-sized international airport. Located at 17.988300, 102.563004 with an elevation of 564 ft MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Its single runway (13/31) spans 9,843 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating various aircraft types.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Wattay are predominantly Marginal VFR (MVFR), with 80.8% of observations in this category and only 18.6% pure VFR. Temperatures range from 10°C to 35°C with an average of 25.1°C. Wind patterns are consistent from the north (0°) at an average of 3.7 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 14 knots and calm conditions present 13.8% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's primary runway (13/31) demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time. Average crosswind component is minimal at 2.2 knots. The airport experiences consistently good visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported instances of fog or visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

October, September, and November represent the best VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate predominantly MVFR conditions and plan accordingly. The stable wind patterns and low crosswind values suggest relatively straightforward approach and landing conditions for most aircraft types.

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.