Santo Pekoa International Airport

NVSS / SON

Luganville, VU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 24 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: 184 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)
2,184 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,184 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)
09:24Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:24Z 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
VSS
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
6,523 ft 98 ft ASP 129°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NVSS

3,239 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.7%
MVFR
16%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Santo Pekoa International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 5.9 knots. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.3°C (range: 19°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are October, February, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 1.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
17.5%
N
13.3%
S
7.2%
W
9%
NE
10.1%
NW
8.7%
SE
26.3%
SW
6%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°C
Range: 19°C to 32°C
19°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

October February September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,239 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Santo Pekoa International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NVSS
IATA Code: SON
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 184 ft MSL

Location

City: Luganville
Country: VU
Latitude: -15.505000°
Longitude: 167.220001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-11

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 6,523 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Santo Pekoa International Airport

Overview

Santo Pekoa International Airport serves Luganville on Vanuatu's Santo Island, providing critical regional aviation infrastructure. Located at 184 ft MSL with coordinates -15.505000, 167.220001, this medium-sized airport supports essential transportation needs for the local region. The airport's primary runway 12/30 measures 6,523 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Santo Pekoa predominantly support visual flight rules (VFR), with 83.3% of observations falling under VFR and 16.3% under marginal VFR conditions. Prevailing winds from the southeast (135°) average 6.3 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 16 knots. Temperature remains consistently warm, averaging 26.2°C with a range between 19°C and 32°C, and visibility typically excellent at 10 statute miles.

Notable Features

The airport's runway 12/30 demonstrates highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and minimal average crosswind of 2.6 knots. Seasonal variations show optimal visual flying conditions during September, October, and November. Calm wind conditions occur in only 1.7% of observations, indicating generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistently favorable approach conditions, particularly during the peak VFR months of September through November. The predominant southeastern wind pattern suggests runway 12/30 will typically offer the most comfortable landing and takeoff configurations. With minimal crosswind and excellent visibility, approaches to Santo Pekoa should be straightforward for instrument-rated pilots.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.