Bokeo International Airport (VLBK)
Medium airport · Ton Phueng, Bokeo Province, Laos
Airport data
| Name | Bokeo International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VLBK |
| IATA | BOR |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 20°19'26" E 100°9'55" 20.32399, 100.16539 |
| Location | Ton Phueng, Bokeo Province, Laos |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 197 ft | ASP | No |
Bokeo International Airport at a glance
Bokeo International Airport is a medium airport in Ton Phueng, Bokeo Province, Laos, known to airline systems as BOR. The field elevation of 1,175 ft (358 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VLBK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 8,858 ft (2700 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VLBK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bokeo International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tachileik Airport | VYTL | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport | VTCT | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Mong Hsat Airport | VYMS | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Kengtung Airport | VYKG | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Nan Airport | VTCN | 181 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bokeo International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,175 ft field elevation of Bokeo International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 6 airports and airfields we list for Laos — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bokeo International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bokeo International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bokeo International Airport is VLBK, and its IATA code is BOR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bokeo International Airport above sea level?
Bokeo International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,175 feet (358 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bokeo International Airport located?
The airport lies at 20.3240, 100.1654 — in Ton Phueng, Bokeo Province, Laos, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tachileik Airport, about 30 km away.
Does VLBK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VLBK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bokeo International Airport?
Bokeo International Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,858 ft (2700 m) with a ASP surface.