Savusavu Airport

NFNS / SVU

Savusavu, FJ

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
8 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NFNS 050200Z 16008KT 9999 FEW020TCU 31/25 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

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

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
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NFNS

1,519 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.2%
MVFR
5.3%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0.1%

Savusavu Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.7 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.2°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: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 5.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.3%
NE
4.5%
E
14.2%
SE
39.7%
S
13.3%
SW
6.1%
W
2.6%
NW
6%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.2°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: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 1,519 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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 1,519 weather observations, NFNS experiences excellent VFR conditions 94.2% 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 6.7 knots. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.9 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 28.2°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 1,519 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.