Airport code
LAO — Laoag International Airport
LAO is the IATA code for Laoag International Airport, an airport serving Laoag City, Philippines. Its ICAO code is RPLI, and it operates in the Asia/Manila time zone (UTC+8). The airport sits at 18.1781, 120.5320 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 25 ft (8 m).
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About Laoag International Airport
Laoag International Airport is an airport serving the general area of Laoag, the capital city of the province of Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. It is the only airport in Ilocos Norte and is the northernmost international airport in the Philippines.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LAO |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | RPLI |
| Airport name | Laoag International Airport |
| City | Laoag City |
| Country | Philippines |
| Time zone | Asia/Manila (UTC+8) |
| Latitude | 18.1781 |
| Longitude | 120.5320 |
| Elevation | 25 ft (8 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,120 ft (2,780 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Laoag International Airport?
The IATA code for Laoag International Airport is LAO.
What is the ICAO code for Laoag International Airport?
The ICAO code for Laoag International Airport is RPLI.
Where is LAO airport located?
Laoag International Airport (LAO) is located in Laoag City, Philippines.
What time zone is LAO in?
Laoag International Airport operates in the Asia/Manila time zone, which is UTC+8.
What is the nearest airport to LAO?
The nearest airport to Laoag International Airport (LAO) is Tuguegarao Airport (TUG) in Tuguegarao City, about 140 km away.
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