Gaua Island Airport

NVSQ / ZGU

Gaua Island, VU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 09:00Z

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Currently using: NVSS
Weather Source: Santo Pekoa International Airport (NVSS)
Distance: 80nm / 148km from NVSQ

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 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
--
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: 100 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)
2,100 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,100 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NVSS 050500Z 0506/0606 08005KT 9999 SCT020 PROB40 INTER 0506/0512 9000 -SHRA BKN018 OVC090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:26Z PROB40
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VSQ
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
2,802 ft 59 ft Grass
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

Gaua Island Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NVSQ
IATA Code: ZGU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 100 ft MSL

Location

City: Gaua Island
Country: VU
Latitude: -14.218100°
Longitude: 167.587006°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-11

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 2,802 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

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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.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.