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Bauerfield International Airport

IATA VLIICAO NVVV🇻🇺 Port Vila
Coordinates
17.6993°S, 168.3200°E
Elevation
70 ft (21 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
VU-SEE
Time zone
Efate(UTC+11:00)
Magnetic variation
11.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:55
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
17:28
Civil dusk
17:51

About 11h 9m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Bauerfield International Airport

Bauerfield International Airport

Port Vila International Airport, widely known as Bauerfield International Airport, is an airport located in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The airport is relatively small in size, but its runway has the capability and length to accept jets up to the Airbus A330. It served as the international hub for Vanuatu's flag carrier airline, Air Vanuatu, until its bankruptcy in 2024.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

NVVV

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 298,530 ft / 2,600 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
11R / 29L3,310 ft / 1,009 m105 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISFLT SVC120.700 MHz
AFISFLT SVC1133.900 MHz
CTAFCTAF120.700 MHz
TWRTWR120.700 MHz
TWRTWR1133.900 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (20)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
PORT VILA CTAClass DControlled9500 ft MSLFL245
PORT VILA TMAClass DControlled3500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
PORT VILA CTRClass DCTRGND3500 ft MSL
PORT VILASpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Vanuatu airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle331 ft
Obstacle338 ft
Obstacle331 ft
Obstacle338 ft
Obstacle312 ft
Obstacle335 ft
Obstacle351 ft
Obstacle354 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bauerfield International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bauerfield International Airport?

The ICAO code for Bauerfield International Airport is NVVV, and its IATA code is VLI.

Where is Bauerfield International Airport located?

Bauerfield International Airport is large airport located in Port Vila, Vanuatu, at an elevation of 70 ft (21 m).

How many runways does Bauerfield International Airport have?

Bauerfield International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,530 ft / 2,600 m.

Which airlines fly to Bauerfield International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Bauerfield International Airport include Air Caledonie International, Air New Zealand, Air Pacific, Air Vanuatu, Qantas, Solomon Airlines, among 7 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Bauerfield International Airport?

Historical data lists 20 nonstop destinations from Bauerfield International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Bauerfield International Airport in?

Bauerfield International Airport is in the Pacific/Efate time zone (UTC+11:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bauerfield International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bauerfield International Airport is approximately 11.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bauerfield International Airport?

The nearest airport to Bauerfield International Airport is Forari Airport (NVVJ), about 11.8 nm to the e, followed by Siwo Airport and Tongoa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bauerfield International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.