Lien Khuong Airport (VVDL)
Medium airport · Da Lat, Central Highlands Region, Vietnam
Airport data
| Name | Lien Khuong Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VVDL |
| IATA | DLI |
| Elevation | 3,156 ft (962 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 11°45'2" E 108°22'1" 11.75056, 108.36700 |
| Location | Da Lat, Central Highlands Region, Vietnam |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 10,663 ft (3250 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Lien Khuong Airport at a glance
Lien Khuong Airport is a medium airport in Da Lat, Central Highlands Region, Vietnam, known to airline systems as DLI. The field elevation of 3,156 ft (962 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VVDL 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, 09/27, offers 10,663 ft (3250 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VVDL 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 Lien Khuong Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base | VVCR | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Buon Ma Thuot Airport | VVBM | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Dong Tac Airport | VVTH | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Long Thanh International Airport (Under Construction) | VVLT | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Tan Son Nhat International Airport | VVTS | 214 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lien Khuong Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,156 ft field elevation of Lien Khuong 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 Lien Khuong Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lien Khuong Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lien Khuong Airport is VVDL, and its IATA code is DLI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lien Khuong Airport above sea level?
Lien Khuong Airport sits at an elevation of 3,156 feet (962 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lien Khuong Airport located?
The airport lies at 11.7506, 108.3670 — in Da Lat, Central Highlands Region, Vietnam, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cam Ranh International Airport / Cam Ranh Air Base, about 97 km away.
Does VVDL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VVDL 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 Lien Khuong Airport?
Lien Khuong Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 10,663 ft (3250 m) with a ASP surface.