country guide
Flying in Vanuatu: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in Vanuatu: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 36 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in Vanuatu
Vanuatu has 36 airports and airfields in our database, of which 17 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- Bauerfield International Airport
- Santo Pekoa International Airport
- Whitegrass Airport
- Gaua Island Airport
- Craig Cove Airport
- Futuna Airport
Browse all 36 Vanuatu airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
Vanuatu aviation by the numbers
36 airfields on record (17 with scheduled service), 9 airspace volumes, 5 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Small airport27
- Closed5
- Medium airport3
- Large airport1
Longest runways
- Bauerfield International Airport8,530 ft
- Santo Pekoa International Airport6,523 ft
- Whitegrass Airport4,035 ft
- Ipota Airport2,995 ft
- Norsup Airport2,972 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.