Sola Airport

NVSC / SLH

Sola, VU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 4 hours ago
05:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NVSC 050500Z 00000KT 9999 BKN020 31/26 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

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

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF NVSC 050500Z 0506/0606 09010KT 9999 SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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

976 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
53.5%
MVFR
46.2%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Sola Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 53.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 0.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 61.8% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 29°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: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 61.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.2%
NE
0%
E
13.9%
SE
7.2%
S
1.2%
SW
0.6%
W
6.6%
NW
0.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 29°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 976 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

With VFR conditions only 53.5% of the time based on 976 observations, NVSC requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 0.3% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at NVSC come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 6.5 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (61.8% 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 29°C (84°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.01 to 10.15 inHg (339-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 976 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.