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Small airport

Ban Huoeisay Airport

IATA HOEICAO VLHS🇱🇦 Huay Xai
Coordinates
20.2573°N, 100.4370°E
Elevation
1,380 ft (421 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
LA-BK
Time zone
Vientiane(UTC+07:00)
Magnetic variation
1.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:23
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
19:02
Civil dusk
19:26

About 13h 14m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Ban Huoeisay Airport

Ban Huoeisay Airport

Ban Huoeisay Airport is an airport in Ban Houayxay, Laos. Alternative spellings are Ban Houayxay Airport, Ban Houei Sai Airport and Ban Huay Xai Airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

VLHS

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 34▸ displaced4,922 ft / 1,500 m75 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HOUESAI CTRClass DCTRGND5000 ft MSL
FIR VIENTIANESpecial useFIRGNDFL9999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Laos airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ban Huoeisay Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ban Huoeisay Airport?

The ICAO code for Ban Huoeisay Airport is VLHS, and its IATA code is HOE.

Where is Ban Huoeisay Airport located?

Ban Huoeisay Airport is small airport located in Huay Xai, Laos, at an elevation of 1,380 ft (421 m).

How many runways does Ban Huoeisay Airport have?

Ban Huoeisay Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,922 ft / 1,500 m.

Which airlines fly to Ban Huoeisay Airport?

Airlines historically serving Ban Huoeisay Airport include Lao Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Ban Huoeisay Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Ban Huoeisay Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Ban Huoeisay Airport in?

Ban Huoeisay Airport is in the Asia/Vientiane time zone (UTC+07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Ban Huoeisay Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ban Huoeisay Airport is approximately 1.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ban Huoeisay Airport?

The nearest airport to Ban Huoeisay Airport is Bokeo International Airport (BOR), about 15.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Tachileik Airport and Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Ban Huoeisay Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.