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Port Vila (NVVV/VLI) — Port Vila, Vanuatu

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Operating hours: 19:00–09:00 UTC
Customs: 21:00–06:00 UTC
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1, 100LL
Tower: 118.3 / 120.7
Runways: 11/29, 11R/29L
Elevation: 70 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-05

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: NVVV
Name: Port Vila
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: -17.699301
Longitude: 168.320007
Elevation: 70 ft
Country: Vanuatu
Municipality: Port Vila
IATA Code: VLI
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: NFFF
Timezone: Pacific/Efate
Distance from City: 4.7 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 11/29

Designation: 11/29
Dimensions: 8530 X 148
Surface: Asphalt
PCN: 61/F/C/X/T
Lighting: Edge lights (intensity control), PAPI (both ends), REIL (both ends), MALS, TDZ, Centerline, Sequenced flashing lights
NAVAIDs: NDB BA 361 kHz, VOR-DME VLI 114.30 MHz, ILS/DME IBF 110.70 MHz (Rwy 11)
Approach Types: ILS/DME (Rwy 11), RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME, NDB, Visual
Remarks: Precision approach markings. Trees penetrate approach and departure slopes, up to 100ft tall on both sides. Rwy 11 right traffic, Rwy 29 left traffic. Cautious wheel braking required. No NORDO flights permitted. Offset approach to Rwy 11 (~30 degree turn to final 0.75nm from threshold due to high terrain west). PAPI Rwy 11 TCH 50ft, PAPI Rwy 29 GS 3.5 degrees TCH 60ft.

Runway 11R/29L

Designation: 11R/29L
Dimensions: 3310 X 105
Surface: Grass
PCN: N/A
Lighting: N/A
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: Visual
Remarks: Grass strip. Daylight/VFR operations only.

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.3 / 120.7 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 120.700 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 120.700 MHz
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday 19:00 – 09:00

Tuesday 19:00 – 09:00

Wednesday 19:00 – 09:00

Thursday 19:00 – 09:00

Friday 19:00 – 09:00

Saturday 19:00 – 09:00

Sunday 19:00 – 09:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: ATC operates 0600-2000 local (19:00-09:00 UTC). Main international airport of Vanuatu, handles A330-size aircraft. AVL office Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00 local. Operational hours may be extended for scheduled international flights. Check NOTAM.

Contacts

AIS Tel: +678 24740
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +678 25111
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://vli.vu/
Remarks: Airports Vanuatu Limited (AVL). ATC: +678 24740. Customs: +678 23593. Immigration: +678 22354. Email: [email protected]. ATS: [email protected]. AFTN: NVVVZTZX. CAAV: +678 22819. Fuel requires 48hr advance notice for weekends/holidays, before 0400Z Friday.

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: No slots or PPR required. Landing permit required (verify by flight type: private/charter may need specific permits).

Customs

Open: 21:00
Close: 06:00
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Customs office at airport open 08:00-17:00 local (UTC+11). Overtime CIQ may be available on request for scheduled international flights outside these hours.

Fees

Landing Fee: International: CAT1 (<20t) 385 VUV/1000kg, CAT2 (20-60t) 533.3 VUV/1000kg, CAT3 (>60t) 803 VUV/1000kg. Flight approval fee 5,000 VUV. After-hours landing 16,500 VUV surcharge. Air nav charge 50 VUV/1000kg.
Parking Fee: 900 VUV per 1000kg per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: VUV
Remarks: Ground handling mandatory for all operations. Choose a handling agent for marshalling, parking, customs, immigration, biosecurity and fee payments.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Remarks: Available. Supplied by Clipper Oil. Advance fuel notice required: 48hr for weekends/holidays, before 0400Z Friday.

Fuel Type: 100LL
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-04
Remarks: Avgas available via Clipper Oil. Contact for pricing.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Primary international port of entry for Vanuatu. Full FIS (customs, immigration, biosecurity). Landing permit required for all operations. GENDEC required.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Trees penetrate approach/departure slopes on both sides (up to 100ft). Offset approach required for Rwy 11 due to high terrain. Magnetic variation 11.9E (2026).

Alternates

NVVW

ICAO: NVVW
Name: Tanna Airport
Distance (NM): 117.1
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

NVSS

ICAO: NVSS
Name: Santo/Pekoa
Distance (NM): 146.0
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Designated international port of entry. Immigration office at terminal, Luganville, Espiritu Santo

NVSQ

ICAO: NVSQ
Name: Gaua Island Airport
Distance (NM): 213.0
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

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Active NOTAMs

A1335/26

info

Aerodrome restriction

AD OPERATIONAL BUT CTN ADZ DUE FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT HOLIDAY INN RESORT (APRX COORD: S17 44 28.1 E168 19 33.0) WI 200M RADIUS. AIRMEN TO EXERCISE CTN WHEN OPERATING WI THE VCY OF THE AFFECTED AREA.

2026-12-31 11:00 UTC 2026-12-31 13:00 UTC

A1141/26

warning

Fuel restriction

JET A-1 FUEL STOCK AT VILA IS LTD. ALL INTL AIRLINES ARE REQUIRED TO MAXIMIZE TANKERING FOR ALL COMMERCIAL SKED FLTS. ALL NON-SKED FLTS MUST OBTAIN PRIOR APPROVAL FROM FUEL SUPPLIER ON EMAIL: JEAN-CHRISTOPHE.ENOCH(AT)P.ENERGY (ALL LOWER CASE) AND ON MOBILE +006787791681 FOR UPLIFTS. MEDEVAC AND …

2026-09-19 03:06 UTC 2026-12-18 05:00 UTC

A1007/26

warning

Fuel restriction

JET A-1 FUEL STOCKS AT VLI ARE LTD. ALL SKED FLTS REQUESTING ADDN FUEL UPLIFT (TANKERING FROM VLI) MUST OBTAIN PRIOR APPROVAL AND WILL BE ASSESSED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. NON-SKED AND GENERAL AVIATION FLTS WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS AND REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL FROM FUE…

2026-08-19 03:36 UTC 2026-11-19 05:00 UTC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of NVVV?: Port Vila operates from 19:00 to 09:00.
What is the tower frequency at NVVV?: The tower frequency at Port Vila is 118.3, 120.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at NVVV?: Port Vila offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
Is customs available at NVVV?: Yes, customs at Port Vila is available from 21:00 to 06:00.
Where is NVVV located?: Port Vila (NVVV) is located in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
What is the IATA code for NVVV?: The IATA code for Port Vila is VLI.
Does NVVV have an ILS approach?: Yes, Port Vila has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 11/29.
Is NVVV a port of entry?: Yes, Port Vila is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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