Sola Airport

NVSC / SLH

Sola, VU

Last Updated
Jul 5, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
8 kt
120°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NVSC 050900Z 12008KT 9999 SCT018 OVC040 26/20 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
SCT 1,800 ft AGL
OVC 4,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,807 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,007 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sola Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-southeast (120°) at 8 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 4-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Showers Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 050500Z 0506/0606 10010KT 9999 SCT020 BKN040 PROB40 INTER 0506/0512 9000 -SHRA BKN018
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:14Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
09:14Z PROB40
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light 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
Active: 33
2,723 ft 98 ft Grass
6.9 kt 4.0 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NVSC

2,376 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46.3%
MVFR
53.6%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Sola Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 52.7% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.9°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: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 52.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
17.9%
N
6.1%
S
3%
W
5.2%
NE
0.1%
NW
0.2%
SE
14.3%
SW
0.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.9°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: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 2,376 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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 46.3% of the time across 2,376 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 0.1% 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 6.9 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (52.7% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 15/33 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.2 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 28.9°C (84°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 2,376 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.