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VLLN/LXG METAR & TAF Luang Namtha Airport

Luang Namtha, Louang Namtha ProvinceElevation 1,968 ftSmall airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR57 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
270@2
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0300Z (10:00 AM local) · 57 min old

VLLN is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 2 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
270° at 2 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
SCT020
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
26°C / 23°C
79°F / 73°F. 3°C spread.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (6:00 AM local) · valid to 0000Z (7:00 AM local)

VLLN forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

VFR
0000Z7:00 AM0448Z11:48 AM0936Z4:36 PM1424Z9:24 PM1912Z2:12 AM0000Z7:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 FEW SCT

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›No significant weather concerns in the current report.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 270° at 2 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for VLLN. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

18/36
Dimensions
5,249 x 98 ft
Surface
Asphalt
FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
1,968 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1042Z 5:42 PM
Sunrise
2314Z 6:14 AM
Loggable night
1105Z (6:05 PM local) → 2251Z (5:51 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1042Z (5:42 PM local) → 2314Z (6:14 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1142Z (6:42 PM local) → 2214Z (5:14 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Luang Namtha Airport is in Luang Namtha, Louang Namtha Province. Field elevation 1,968 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAVLLN / LXG
RegionLouang Namtha Province
CountryLaos
Coordinates20.9670, 101.4000
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

VLLB Luang Phabang International Airport
77 NM SE
VFR
VTCT Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport
105 NM SW
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗VLLN on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does VLLN have a METAR?
Yes. VLLN has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does VLLN have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for VLLN; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at VLLN?
VLLN sits at 1,968 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for VLLN?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.