Aneityum Airport

NVVA / AUY

Anatom Island, VU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 3 hours ago
06:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NVVA 050600Z 00000KT 9999 -DZ BKN020 OVC110 28/25 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
OVC 11,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,007 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,007 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF NVVA 050500Z 0506/0606 VRB03KT 9999 BKN020 OVC110 INTER 0506/0512 7000 -RA FEW008 BKN018 OVC090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:24Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VVA
05
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 2,001 ft 75 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 - NVVA

1,202 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
58.3%
MVFR
40%
IFR
1.5%
LIFR
0.2%

Aneityum Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 58.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 1.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 38.2% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.2°C (range: 17°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 38.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
29%
N
6.4%
S
7.6%
W
0.8%
NE
2.2%
NW
2.1%
SE
13.6%
SW
0.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.2°C
Range: 17°C to 32°C
17°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 1,202 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aneityum Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NVVA
IATA Code: AUY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City: Anatom Island
Country: VU
Latitude: -20.249142°
Longitude: 169.770758°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-11

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,001 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Aneityum Airport

Aneityum Airport (NVVA/AUY) is located in Anatom Island, VU at an elevation of 7 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 2,001 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 58.3% of the time based on 1,202 observations, NVVA requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 1.7% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at NVVA come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 7.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 30 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (38.2% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, December, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 17°C (63°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 26.2°C (79°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.96 to 10.2 inHg (337-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,202 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.