Savannakhet Airport (VLSK)
Medium airport · Savannakhet Province, Laos
Airport data
| Name | Savannakhet Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VLSK |
| IATA | ZVK |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 16°33'24" E 104°45'36" 16.55660, 104.76000 |
| Location | Savannakhet Province, Laos |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,358 ft (1633 m) | 125 ft | CON | No |
Savannakhet Airport at a glance
Savannakhet Airport is a medium airport in Savannakhet Province, Laos, known to airline systems as ZVK. The field elevation of 509 ft (155 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VLSK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 5,358 ft (1633 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VLSK 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 Savannakhet Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nakhon Phanom Airport | VTUW | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Sakon Nakhon Airport | VTUI | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Roi Et Airport | VTUV | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Ubon Ratchathani Airport | VTUU | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Pakse International Airport | VLPS | 192 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Savannakhet Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 509 ft field elevation of Savannakhet 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 Savannakhet Airport
What is the ICAO code of Savannakhet Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Savannakhet Airport is VLSK, and its IATA code is ZVK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Savannakhet Airport above sea level?
Savannakhet Airport sits at an elevation of 509 feet (155 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Savannakhet Airport located?
The airport lies at 16.5566, 104.7600 — in Savannakhet Province, Laos, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nakhon Phanom Airport, about 93 km away.
Does VLSK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VLSK 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 Savannakhet Airport?
Savannakhet Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,358 ft (1633 m) with a CON surface.