Savusavu Airport

NFNS / SVU

Savusavu, FJ

Last Updated
Apr 10, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 44 hours ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
5 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NFNS 100300Z 27005KT 9999 FEW020 SCT030 30/25 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 17 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,017 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,017 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Savusavu Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 44.4 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 5 knots. Runway 32 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft, scattered at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FNS
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
2,833 ft 59 ft
3.2 kt 3.8 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NFNS

1,854 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.4%
MVFR
5%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.2%

Savusavu Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.6 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.4°C (range: 22°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are October, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 7%
Direction Distribution:
E
15%
N
7.6%
S
14.3%
W
2.5%
NE
4.5%
NW
5%
SE
38.4%
SW
5.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.4°C
Range: 22°C to 34°C
22°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

October December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 1,854 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Savusavu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NFNS
IATA Code: SVU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 17 ft MSL

Location

City: Savusavu
Country: FJ
Latitude: -16.803394°
Longitude: 179.340587°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-12

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 2,833 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface:
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Savusavu Airport

Savusavu Airport (NFNS/SVU) is located in Savusavu, FJ at an elevation of 17 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 2,833 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 1,854 weather observations, NFNS experiences excellent VFR conditions 94.4% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at NFNS come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 6.6 knots. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, December, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 22°C (72°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 28.4°C (83°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.05 to 10.16 inHg (340-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,854 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.