Dien Bien Phu Airport (VVDB)
Medium airport · Dien Bien Phu, Northwest Region, Vietnam
Airport data
| Name | Dien Bien Phu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VVDB |
| IATA | DIN |
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°23'51" E 103°0'29" 21.39750, 103.00800 |
| Location | Dien Bien Phu, Northwest Region, Vietnam |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 98 ft | CON | No |
Dien Bien Phu Airport at a glance
Dien Bien Phu Airport is a medium airport in Dien Bien Phu, Northwest Region, Vietnam, known to airline systems as DIN. The field elevation of 1,611 ft (491 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VVDB 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, 17/35, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VVDB 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 Dien Bien Phu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Neua Airport | VLSN | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Luang Phabang International Airport | VLLB | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Honghe Mengzi Airport / Mengzi Air Base | CN-0043 | 225 km (122 NM) |
| Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport | ZPJH | 241 km (130 NM) |
| Wenshan Air Base | CN-0048 | 271 km (146 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dien Bien Phu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,611 ft field elevation of Dien Bien Phu 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 22 airports and airfields we list for Vietnam — 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 Dien Bien Phu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dien Bien Phu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dien Bien Phu Airport is VVDB, and its IATA code is DIN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dien Bien Phu Airport above sea level?
Dien Bien Phu Airport sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet (491 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dien Bien Phu Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.3975, 103.0080 — in Dien Bien Phu, Northwest Region, Vietnam, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sam Neua Airport, about 155 km away.
Does VVDB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VVDB 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 Dien Bien Phu Airport?
Dien Bien Phu Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a CON surface.