Yasawa Island Airport

NFSW / YAS

Yasawa Island, FJ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

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Currently using: NFFN
Weather Source: Nadi International Airport (NFFN)
Distance: 60nm / 111km from NFSW

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
10:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
5 kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
30,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NFFN 041000Z 13005KT 9999 FEW028 SCT048 BKN300 25/25 Q1013 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 29 ft
FEW 2,800 ft AGL
SCT 4,800 ft AGL
BKN 30,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,829 ft AMSL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,829 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
30,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
30,029 ft AMSL
QNH
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (29 ft)
Pressure Alt
37 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,244 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF NFFN 040513Z 0406/0506 13005KT 9999 SCT028 PROB40 TEMPO 0406/0409 5000 TSRA FEW018CB BECMG 0421/0423 31010KT PROB40 TEMPO 0501/0506 5000 TSRA FEW018CB BECMG 0504/0506 12005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 310° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
FSW
03
21 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
 1,950 ft 0 ft Dirt 0°
↑ 0.9 kt • ↔ 4.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Yasawa Island Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NFSW
IATA Code: YAS
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 29 ft MSL

Location

City: Yasawa Island
Country: FJ
Latitude: -16.758900°
Longitude: 177.544998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-12

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 1,950 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: Dirt
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
130°@5kt
Density Alt
29ft, 25°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

NFFN VFR
Nadi International Airport
60nm
111km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Yasawa Island Airport

Yasawa Island Airport (NFSW/YAS) is located in Yasawa Island, FJ at an elevation of 29 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 1,950 feet.

Airport Overview

Yasawa Island Airport serves Yasawa Island in FJ. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (03/21) with dirt surface. The longest runway measures 1,950 feet, best suited for light aircraft with appropriate short-field capability.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check relevant AIP for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from NFSW, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.