Santo Pekoa International Airport

NVSS / SON

Luganville, VU

Last Updated
Jan 18, 02:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
16kt
20° G26kt
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NVSS 180200Z 02016G26KT 340V050 9999 FEW015CB SCT018 30/26 Q1001

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 184ft
FEW 1,500ft AGL (CB)
SCT 1,800ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,684ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,984ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NVSS 172300Z 1800/1824 36012KT 9999 BKN020 PROB40 INTER 1800/1806 9000 -TSRA BKN018 FEW022CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:22Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 360° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000ft
02:22Z PROB40
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 1,800ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VSS
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
6,523 ft 98 ft ASP 129°
↑ 2.8kt ↔ 15.8kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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

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About Santo Pekoa International Airport

Santo Pekoa International Airport (NVSS/SON) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Luganville, VU. The facility operates at an elevation of 184 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (12/30) with ASP 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.