Sara Airport

NVSH / SSR

Pentecost Island, VU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 09:00Z

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Currently using: NVSS
Weather Source: Santo Pekoa International Airport (NVSS)
Distance: 54nm / 100km from NVSH

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
27°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
3 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NVSS 050900Z 10003KT 9999 SCT020 BKN040 27/24 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 493 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 4,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,493 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,493 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF NVSS 050500Z 0506/0606 08005KT 9999 SCT020 PROB40 INTER 0506/0512 9000 -SHRA BKN018 OVC090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:25Z PROB40
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VSH
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
1,969 ft 98 ft Coral
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sara Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NVSH
IATA Code: SSR
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 493 ft MSL

Location

City: Pentecost Island
Country: VU
Latitude: -15.470800°
Longitude: 168.151993°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-11

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 1,969 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Coral
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Sara Airport

Sara Airport (NVSH/SSR) is located in Pentecost Island, VU at an elevation of 493 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (13/31), with the longest at 1,969 feet.

Airport Overview

Sara Airport serves Pentecost Island in VU. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (13/31) with coral surface. The longest runway measures 1,969 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 NVSH, 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.

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.