Vava'u International Airport

NFTV / VAV

Vava'u Island, TO

Last Updated
Sep 16, 02:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
9kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NFTV 160200Z 13009KT 9999 FEW010 SCT055 24/17 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 236ft
FEW 1,000ft AGL
SCT 5,500ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,236ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
5,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,736ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NFTV 152321Z 1600/1624 13010KT 9999 SCT020 PROB30 TEMPO 1600/1608 12012G22KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:48Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FTV
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
5,593 ft 98 ft BIT 96°
↑ 5.8kt ↔ 6.9kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Vava'u International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NFTV
IATA Code: VAV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 236 ft MSL

Location

City: Vava'u Island
Country: TO
Latitude: -18.585300°
Longitude: -173.962006°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT12

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 5,593 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: BIT
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Vava'u International Airport

Vava'u International Airport (NFTV/VAV) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Vava'u Island, TO. The facility operates at an elevation of 236 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (08/26) with BIT surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.