Airport Codes

IATA Code Finder & ICAO Code Lookup

Recommend：

LAX

ORD

PVG

SIN

AMS

Total 1 airports of NEU

NEU Sam Neua Airport
Sam Neua Airport (IATA: NEU, ICAO:VLSN) is located in the the city of Sam Neua, Lao people's democratic rep..

Show details

IATA Code

NEU

ICAO Code

VLSN

Name

Sam Neua Airport

Type

Country / Region

Lao people's democratic rep. (LA)

City

Sam Neua

Latitude

20.4183998

Longitude

104.0670013

Time Zone

UTC+07:00

Phone Number

Est. Unit Price

Get Free Quotes

Click to display the map

Airport Overview

Sam Neua Airport（NEU / VLSN）

Sam Neua Airport serves Sam Neua in northeastern Laos at approximately 20.4184°N, 104.0670°E, in the UTC+07:00 time zone. It is best treated as a small regional airport rather than an international cargo gateway. For international freight, our service team normally evaluates whether the shipment can be accepted locally and then plans a controlled connection through a larger Lao or neighboring-country gateway. Local acceptance, aircraft payload, ground handling, customs arrangements and weather conditions must be confirmed before booking.

Key Highlights

Regional access point

The airport primarily supports access to Sam Neua and surrounding mountainous communities; it should not be assumed to provide a scheduled international cargo network.

Limited cargo predictability

Dedicated cargo facilities, cargo flight frequency and acceptance windows are not established in the supplied airport data and require shipment-specific confirmation.

Gateway planning is essential

International shipments may require road feeder transport and an onward air connection via a suitable regional gateway, subject to border and customs feasibility.

Mountainous operating environment

Weather, terrain, aircraft payload limitations and road conditions can affect uplift and final delivery planning, particularly for urgent or heavy cargo.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team does not assume the availability of a dedicated cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold room, dangerous-goods store or automated sorting facility at Sam Neua Airport. These capabilities must be verified with the operating carrier, ground handler and relevant authorities before cargo is tendered.

General cargo: Acceptance may depend on passenger-aircraft belly capacity or an ad hoc local handling arrangement. Piece dimensions, weight and packaging should be submitted in advance.
Screening and handling: Security screening, weighing, build-up and storage procedures should be confirmed per shipment; do not deliver cargo to the airport without written handling instructions.
Temperature-sensitive goods: A guaranteed cold-chain handover should not be presumed. Our team will assess insulated packaging, gel packs, dry ice restrictions and alternative gateway routing.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance is subject to carrier capability, trained personnel, declaration quality and the applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations; pre-approval is required.
Customs-controlled cargo: Export, import or transit clearance arrangements may need to be completed through the selected gateway or an appointed local broker rather than at the airport itself.

Routes & Transit Times

For international cargo, our team first checks whether a practical local uplift exists, then compares a road-feeder connection to a larger Lao gateway with routing through a neighboring-country gateway.
Possible onward connections depend on the operating carrier, aircraft payload, seasonal schedule, security acceptance and the availability of a confirmed interline or trucking arrangement. No fixed airline, frequency or transit time should be assumed.
Transit planning must include local collection, road conditions, border formalities, cargo handover, customs inspection and possible schedule changes caused by mountain weather.
For urgent shipments, we recommend requesting an end-to-end routing quotation instead of booking airport-to-airport service only. The final routing and cut-off are confirmed after carrier acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service scope should be assessed by shipment origin, destination and road accessibility.

Primary catchment

Sam Neua and nearby districts in Houaphanh Province form the practical local catchment, with road access and collection distance becoming important cost and time factors.

Typical regional demand

Potential demand is more consistent with small commercial consignments, documents, spare parts, project supplies and personal effects than with scheduled high-volume international cargo.

Perishable products

Fresh, chilled or agricultural products require confirmation of packaging, flight acceptance, holding conditions and delivery speed; a direct airport assumption is unsuitable.

Oversized and heavy freight

Aircraft payload, road access, handling equipment and piece dimensions should be checked before quoting. Break-bulk or gateway trucking may be more practical.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off: A published cargo cut-off should not be presumed. Our team obtains the actual tender deadline from the selected carrier or handler and builds in collection and road-transfer time.
Documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, shipper and consignee details, customs data and any applicable permits must be aligned before dispatch.
Restricted cargo: Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, medicines, biological material, live animals, perishables and valuable cargo require a prior commodity review. Acceptance is subject to route, carrier and regulatory approval.
Inspection and delivery: Customs examination, incomplete documents, local broker availability and limited airport-side storage can delay release. Consignee contact details and a backup delivery plan are essential.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, pieces, gross weight, dimensions, value, origin, destination and desired delivery date before cargo is packed for dispatch.
Request a complete routing confirmation covering local airport acceptance, gateway transfer, customs responsibility, road feeder arrangements and the conditions for any schedule change.
Use strong, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for multiple handling points. Mark each piece clearly and keep package dimensions consistent with the booking information.
For temperature-sensitive, dangerous, high-value or time-critical cargo, obtain written pre-approval and prepare a gateway alternative before releasing the goods to the first carrier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Sam Neua Airport handle international air freight directly?

Do not assume direct international cargo acceptance. Our team checks current carrier capability, handling arrangements and customs feasibility, then proposes a local uplift or gateway connection based on the shipment.

Can we send cargo to the airport before the booking is confirmed?

No. Because local acceptance windows and storage arrangements require confirmation, cargo should only be dispatched after our team provides written delivery instructions and a confirmed handling contact.

Are dangerous goods or lithium batteries acceptable?

Only after commodity screening and carrier approval. The shipper may need a compliant declaration, packing instruction, marks, labels, test documentation or additional permits, depending on the item and routing.

Is a cold-chain service available for pharmaceuticals or fresh goods?

A guaranteed cold-chain process should not be presumed. Our team assesses packaging, transfer duration, holding conditions and the capabilities of every handover point before quoting.

What is the best alternative if the airport cannot accept the shipment?

We compare road collection to a suitable larger gateway or a neighboring-country routing, considering customs status, border procedures, road conditions, cargo characteristics and the required delivery date.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, airport name, city, country, coordinates and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport record for Sam Neua Airport（IATA: NEU; ICAO: VLSN）. No unsupported runway, terminal, cargo-terminal, throughput, airline, frequency, handling-equipment or transit-time figures are stated.

Identifier and aviation-reference cross-checking can be conducted through iata.org and icao.int. These reference domains do not replace shipment-specific confirmation from the operating carrier, ground handler, customs broker or relevant Lao authorities.

Operational statements concerning acceptance, routing, storage, dangerous goods, temperature control, customs and road transfer are professional planning guidance. Current availability, cut-offs, permits and release procedures must be reconfirmed by our service team before booking.