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| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
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2,802 ft | 59 ft | Grass | 0° |
↓ 2.6 kt
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↔ 1.5 kt
150° angle
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Gaua Island Airport - Airport Information
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About Gaua Island Airport
Overview
Gaua Island Airport serves Gaua Island in Vanuatu, providing critical transportation infrastructure for this remote location. Situated at 100 ft mean sea level, the airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations and connects this isolated island community to regional transportation networks.
Flying Conditions
Being located in the South Pacific, Gaua Island experiences tropical maritime weather conditions with potential rapid changes. The grass runway at 2802 feet means pilots should anticipate variable surface conditions that can be significantly influenced by rainfall and local precipitation patterns.
Notable Features
The airport's single runway (13/31) is entirely grass-surfaced, which requires specific landing and takeoff considerations for aircraft performance. Its geographical coordinates at -14.218100, 167.587006 place it in a potentially challenging terrain environment typical of Pacific island topography.
Approach Considerations
Runway 13/31's orientation suggests potential wind alignment challenges for pilots, with crosswind components likely during approach. The relatively short 2802-foot grass runway demands precise speed management and heightened situational awareness during landing and takeoff operations.
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