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Lao Air was established on 24 January 2002, as a helicopter charter service company. [3] On 8 December 2003, the airline signed a lease-to-purchase agreement with Lane Xang Minerals Limited Company for the lease of a Cessna Grand Caravan to use on its charter services.
35km from the provincial capital of Xam Neua, the airport is served by Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway with flights to Vientiane. It can accommodate aircraft such as the ATR 72 and Xi'an MA-60. [1] This airport replaces the older, smaller Nathong Airport, which was constrained in its size and liable to flight cancellations due to fog. [2]
The company was founded in 2021, and received their first aircraft in August 2023. [2] Their inaugural flight took place on 29 December 2023. [3] In February 2025, the airline secured US$15 million in funding from the Lao Development Bank to develop new routes and acquire new aircraft.
Airline Image IATA ICAO Callsign Commenced operations Notes Lao Airlines: QV: LAO: LAO: 1976: Rebranded from Lao Aviation (1976-2003) : Lao Skyway: LK: LLL: LAVIE: 2002: Rebranded from Lao Air (2002-2014)
The airport is operated by the Lao Airport Authority (LAA) and serves as a hub for Lao Skyway, Lanexang Airways International, and Lao Airlines. The Lao Air Force also operates an installation at one end of the airport. The head offices of the Department of Civil Aviation and Lao Air are on the airport property.
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Airline Image IATA ICAO Callsign Commenced operations Ceased operations Notes Air Architects: 1968: 1968: Air Laos []: 1952: 1961: Rebranded as Royal Air Lao: Air Union Laos