Bauerfield International Airport (NVVV)
Large airport · Port Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu
Airport data
| Name | Bauerfield International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | NVVV |
| IATA | VLI |
| Elevation | 70 ft (21 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | S 17°41'57" E 168°19'12" -17.69930, 168.32001 |
| Location | Port Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,530 ft (2600 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11R/29L | 3,310 ft (1009 m) | 105 ft | GRS | No |
Bauerfield International Airport at a glance
Bauerfield International Airport is a large airport in Port Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu, known to airline systems as VLI. The field elevation of 70 ft (21 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at NVVV are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 8,530 ft (2600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for NVVV 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 Bauerfield International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitegrass Airport | NVVW | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Santo Pekoa International Airport | NVSS | 271 km (146 NM) |
| Lifou Airport | NWWL | 360 km (194 NM) |
| Ouvéa Airport | NWWV | 375 km (203 NM) |
| Tiga Airport | NWWA | 382 km (206 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bauerfield International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 70 ft field elevation of Bauerfield International 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 Bauerfield International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bauerfield International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bauerfield International Airport is NVVV, and its IATA code is VLI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bauerfield International Airport above sea level?
Bauerfield International Airport sits at an elevation of 70 feet (21 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bauerfield International Airport located?
The airport lies at -17.6993, 168.3200 — in Port Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu, in the southern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Whitegrass Airport, about 217 km away.
Does NVVV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for NVVV 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 Bauerfield International Airport?
Bauerfield International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,530 ft (2600 m) with a ASP surface.