Sola Airport

NVSC / SLH

Sola, VU

Last Updated
May 15, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 6 hours ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NVSC 150900Z 00000KT 9999 BKN020 OVC110 28/25 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
OVC 11,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,007 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,007 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Sola Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with overcast skies at 11,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 5.9 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Showers Rain, Showers Rain. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions with Showers Rain. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions with Showers Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF NVSC 151100Z 1512/1612 VRB02KT 9999 BKN020 OVC040 INTER 1506/1512 8000 SHRA FEW010 BKN018 OVC038 INTER 1512/1518 8000 SHRA FEW010 BKN018 OVC038 PROB40 INTER 1518/1524 8000 SHRA FEW010 BKN018 OVC038 PROB40 INTER 1603/1606 8000 SHRA FEW010 BKN018 OVC038
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:51Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Showers Rain, Showers Rain
14:51Z PROB40
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Showers Rain
14:51Z PROB40
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VSC
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
15/33 2,723 ft 98 ft Grass
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NVSC

1,852 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48.1%
MVFR
51.8%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Sola Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 57.7% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 29.2°C (range: 22°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are December, November, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 57.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.9%
NE
0.1%
E
16.2%
SE
7.7%
S
3.2%
SW
0.3%
W
6.7%
NW
0.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 29.2°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

December November February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,852 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sola Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NVSC
IATA Code: SLH
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City: Sola
Country: VU
Latitude: -13.851700°
Longitude: 167.537003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-11

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 2,723 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Sola Airport

Sola Airport (NVSC/SLH) is located in Sola, VU at an elevation of 7 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 2,723 feet.

Weather Profile

NVSC is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 48.1% of the time across 1,852 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 0.2% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at NVSC come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 6.3 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (57.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 15/33 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, November, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 22°C (72°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 29.2°C (85°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.01 to 10.17 inHg (339-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,852 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.