# Laoag International Airport (LAO)

> Laoag City, PH · IATA: LAO · ICAO: RPLI · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `LAO` |
| ICAO | `RPLI` |
| City | Laoag City |
| Country | PH |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 18.17612, 120.53103 |

## Description

Set on the coastal plain of Ilocos Norte in northern Luzon, Laoag International Airport links the Ilocos region with Manila and, on a seasonal basis, with East Asian charter markets via Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific. No dedicated freighters or integrators operate here; air cargo is limited to belly capacity on passenger services. Shippers handling scheduled freight route through the cargo terminals at Manila (MNL) and Clark (CRK), reached overland on the Manila North Road. A CAAP-led rehabilitate-operate-transfer scheme is planned to upgrade the airport's capacity.

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