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PKZ Pakse International Airport
Pakse International Airport (IATA: PKZ, ICAO:VLPS) is located in the the city of Pakse, Lao people's democratic rep.. It is the primary international airport serving Pakse and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

PKZ

ICAO Code

VLPS

Name

Pakse International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Lao people's democratic rep. (LA)

City

Pakse

Latitude

15.1321001

Longitude

105.7809982

Time Zone

UTC+07:00

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Pakse International Airport (PKZ) Overview

Pakse International Airport is a regional international gateway serving Pakse and southern Laos. It is located in Pakse, Lao People's Democratic Republic, at approximately 15.1321001°N and 105.7809982°E, in the UTC+07:00 time zone. From an air-freight planning perspective, the airport is better treated as a regional uplift and destination airport than as a large dedicated cargo hub. Cargo acceptance, handling equipment, customs availability and onward delivery arrangements should therefore be confirmed for each shipment before booking. Our service team can coordinate airline space, export or import documentation, gateway transfers and final-mile trucking according to the actual routing and commodity profile.

Airport name	Pakse International Airport
IATA / ICAO	PKZ / VLPS
Country / city	Lao People's Democratic Republic / Pakse
Coordinates	15.1321001°N, 105.7809982°E
Time zone	UTC+07:00
Logistics profile	Regional international airport; cargo uplift and destination handling subject to flight, handler and customs confirmation

Key Highlights for Air Freight Planning

Regional rather than hub-scale operationPlan with confirmed flight capacity and local handling rather than assuming daily freighter or extensive cargo-terminal capability.

Gateway selection mattersShipments may require consolidation or transfer through a larger regional gateway, depending on origin, destination and airline schedule.

Pre-alert is essentialAdvance confirmation of cargo acceptance, customs timing, storage and consignee collection helps reduce dwell risk.

Commodity screening is importantDangerous goods, temperature-sensitive products, live animals and oversized cargo require separate feasibility checks.

Southern Laos delivery focusIt can be considered for shipments serving Pakse and nearby southern Lao commercial areas when the booked routing supports local delivery.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air cargo acceptance: Our team requests confirmation from the operating airline or appointed ground handler regarding cargo acceptance, documentation cut-off, piece dimensions, gross-weight limits and build-up requirements.
Terminal handling: Cargo handling, screening, weighing, breakdown and release arrangements are dependent on the local handling setup and the particular flight; these services should not be presumed from the airport’s international designation.
Customs interface: Import and export customs procedures, inspection routing and release timing must be checked with the appointed broker and the relevant Lao authorities before dispatch.
Temperature-controlled cargo: Do not assume validated cold-chain storage or active-temperature monitoring. Our service team can assess packaging, transfer exposure and a gateway alternative for pharmaceuticals, perishables and biologics.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on airline approval, the current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, packing instruction, labels, declarations and local handling capability.
Storage and collection: Storage duration, bonded status, demurrage exposure and consignee collection procedures must be obtained from the handler before the arrival notice is issued.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional connections: International cargo may be routed through a larger Southeast Asian gateway or through a Lao connection, subject to the operating carrier, season, available belly capacity and interline arrangements.
Origin planning: For origins without a practical direct service, our team compares airport-to-airport uplift with truck-air or consolidated gateway options. The selected gateway should be based on total transit, customs responsibility and transfer reliability, not distance alone.
Transit variability: Actual timing can change with flight frequency, aircraft payload restrictions, handling cut-offs, weekends or holidays, customs inspection, weather and missed connections.
Booking control: We provide a shipment-specific routing proposal only after confirming commodity, dimensions, chargeable weight, ready time, destination delivery point and any special handling requirement.

No fixed transit time, airline, flight frequency or route coverage should be assumed without a current booking confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Pakse and surrounding southern Lao commercial areas, with final delivery determined by road access, consignee location and local trucking availability.
Likely air-freight profiles: Time-sensitive commercial samples, spare parts, electronics and general manufactured goods may be suitable after airline acceptance and document review.
Perishables and agricultural products: Food, fresh produce and other agricultural cargo require checks on packaging, phytosanitary documentation, customs clearance, temperature exposure and available handling capacity.
Industrial and project shipments: Machinery parts and urgent maintenance items should be screened for dimensions, weight, lifting requirements, packing strength and aircraft compatibility.
Medical shipments: Medicines, diagnostics and other healthcare cargo require product-specific import documents and a verified temperature-control plan where applicable.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off management: Obtain the airline and handler’s current cargo acceptance, document and physical delivery cut-offs. A regional airport may have less recovery flexibility after a missed cut-off, so late cargo should be re-planned rather than simply tendered.
Documentation: Prepare a consistent commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, shipper and consignee details, HS classification and any required permits. The description, quantity, value and country of origin must match across documents.
Special cargo declarations: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, perishables, pharmaceuticals and oversized pieces must be declared before booking. Airline approval is required where applicable.
Customs and delivery: Confirm importer-of-record status, broker appointment, inspection handling, duties and taxes, release documents and consignee collection authority before cargo arrival.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the complete cargo profile before rate enquiry: commodity, HS code, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, chargeable-weight basis, ready date, value and special handling requirements.
Request written confirmation of the planned airline, transfer gateway, local handler, customs process and final delivery responsibility before cargo is packed for dispatch.
Use export-grade packaging with clear piece marks, shock or tilt indicators where needed, and packaging suitable for possible gateway transfer and road movement after arrival.
For urgent or sensitive cargo, ask our team to compare direct regional uplift, gateway consolidation and truck-air alternatives, including customs handover points and contingency options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Pakse International Airport handle international air freight?

International cargo handling may be possible when supported by the operating airline, appointed handler and customs arrangements. Our service team confirms acceptance and documentation requirements shipment by shipment rather than treating international passenger status as proof of cargo capacity.

Can we book a direct freighter to Pakse International Airport?

A dedicated freighter should not be assumed. Availability depends on the current carrier network, aircraft type, payload, charter feasibility and local handling capability. We can assess scheduled belly capacity, consolidation and alternative gateways.

Is temperature-controlled cargo accepted?

Acceptance requires confirmation of storage, transfer handling, monitoring and airline approval. For pharmaceuticals, biologics and other sensitive products, our team reviews packaging qualification and possible gateway alternatives before booking.

What information is needed for a dangerous-goods quotation?

Provide the proper shipping name, UN number, class or division, packing group where applicable, net and gross quantities, package type, battery details where relevant and the shipper’s declaration status. Final acceptance remains subject to airline and handler approval.

How should import delivery be arranged?

Confirm the importer of record, customs broker, permits, duty and tax responsibility, delivery address and consignee availability before uplift. Our service team can coordinate the airport handover and onward trucking subject to local release conditions.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, name, city, country, coordinates and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport master record for Pakse International Airport. Operational statements are presented as shipment-planning guidance and are intentionally qualified where airline, handler, customs or schedule confirmation is required.

For independent validation of aviation identifiers and applicable international aviation reference frameworks, consult iata.org and icao.int. These sources do not replace a current airline, ground-handler or Lao customs confirmation for cargo acceptance, storage, cut-off, routing or release.

Schedule, handling capability, customs practice, storage conditions and acceptance limits can change. Our service team verifies those items against the live booking before cargo tender.