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Luang Namtha Airport

General Aviation Airport · Luang Namtha, LM, Laos

Conditions are good for visual flight at Luang Namtha Airport. It's 79°F with 94% humidity. Winds from 180° at 2 kt.

ICAOVLLNIATALXG
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC+7--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation1,968ft600 m
Longest runway5,249ft1,600 m
Runways10 lighted
Coordinates20.97, 101.420°58'01.2"N 101°24'00.0"E
ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

Stale · 10 h 22 min ago
This observation is over an hour old and may not reflect current conditions.
79°F26°C · Dew 77°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
NESW180° @ 2 kt
  • Visibility6+ sm
  • CeilingUnlimited
  • Humidity94%
  • Altimeter29.91 inHg
  • Pressure1013 hPa
  • GustsNone
Scattered 2,000′Few 10,000′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR VLLN 041200Z 18002KT 9999 SCT020 FEW100 26/25 Q1013 NOSIG
Decoded — plain language
Wind180° @ 2 kt
Visibility6+ sm
Temperature79°F / 26°C
Dew point77°F · 94% RH
Altimeter29.91 inHg
CeilingUnlimited
Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules
SkyScattered 2,000′, Few 10,000′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 12:00Z·Luang Namtha Arpt, LM, LA·10 h 22 min ago

Forecast

TAF
Valid Sun 18:00Z – Mon 18:00Z
  1. InitialSun 18:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
    MVFRWind220° @ 4 ktVis3.1 smSkyFew 2,000′, Scattered 10,000′WeatherMist
    Now
RAWTAF VLLN 041700Z 0418/0518 22004KT 5000 BR FEW020 SCT100

Issued 04 Oct 2026 17:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

18/36
NESW
18
Headwind2 kt
Crosswind0 kt
★ Best
36
Tailwind2 kt
Crosswind0 kt
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:22 UTC
What is the weather at Luang Namtha Airport (VLLN) right now?
Conditions are good for visual flight at Luang Namtha Airport. It's 79°F with 94% humidity. Winds from 180° at 2 kt. (observed 12:00 UTC)
Is VLLN VFR or IFR right now?
VLLN is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at VLLN has the best headwind right now?
With the wind from 180° at 2 kt, runway 18 gives a 2 kt headwind and 0 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Luang Namtha Airport have?
Luang Namtha Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,249 ft (1,600 m). Field elevation is 1,968 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at VLLN?
On 2026-10-05, sunrise is at 23:06 UTC and sunset at 10:59 UTC; civil twilight ends at 11:21 UTC.

Runways

1 total
18/36
5,249 ft1,600 × 98 ft · Asphalt

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