Gaua Island Airport (NVSQ)
Medium airport · Gaua Island, Torba, Vanuatu
Airport data
| Name | Gaua Island Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NVSQ |
| IATA | ZGU |
| Elevation | 100 ft (30 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 14°13'5" E 167°35'13" -14.21810, 167.58701 |
| Location | Gaua Island, Torba, Vanuatu |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,802 ft (854 m) | 59 ft | Grass | No |
Gaua Island Airport at a glance
Gaua Island Airport is a medium airport in Gaua Island, Torba, Vanuatu, known to airline systems as ZGU. The field elevation of 100 ft (30 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NVSQ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 2,802 ft (854 m) of grass surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NVSQ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gaua Island Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santo Pekoa International Airport | NVSS | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Bauerfield International Airport | NVVV | 395 km (213 NM) |
| Whitegrass Airport | NVVW | 608 km (328 NM) |
| Ouvéa Airport | NWWV | 722 km (390 NM) |
| Lifou Airport | NWWL | 730 km (394 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gaua Island Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 100 ft field elevation of Gaua Island Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 4 airports and airfields we list for Vanuatu — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gaua Island Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gaua Island Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gaua Island Airport is NVSQ, and its IATA code is ZGU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gaua Island Airport above sea level?
Gaua Island Airport sits at an elevation of 100 feet (30 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gaua Island Airport located?
The airport lies at -14.2181, 167.5870 — in Gaua Island, Torba, Vanuatu, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Santo Pekoa International Airport, about 148 km away.
Does NVSQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NVSQ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gaua Island Airport?
Gaua Island Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 2,802 ft (854 m) with a Grass surface.