Bauerfield International Airport

NVVV / VLI

Port Vila, VU

Last Updated
May 15, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
2 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NVVV 151900Z VRB02KT 9999 SCT020 21/21 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 70 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,070 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Bauerfield International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF NVVV 151700Z 1518/1618 VRB03KT 9999 SCT020 BECMG 1520/1522 11010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
20:00Z BECMG
+1h
VFR 110° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VVV
11
29
11R
29L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
11/29 8,530 ft 148 ft ASP 117° No wind data
11R/29L 3,310 ft 105 ft GRS 117° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NVVV

5,474 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.3%
MVFR
23.5%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Bauerfield International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.8 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 34°C with an average of 26°C. The best months for VFR flying are November, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 4.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
50.5%
N
4.8%
S
4.5%
W
3%
NE
7.4%
NW
3.8%
SE
17.8%
SW
4.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 26°C
Range: 16°C to 34°C
16°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.3%

Best Months for VFR

November December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt
Runway 11R/29L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,474 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bauerfield International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NVVV
IATA Code: VLI
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 70 ft MSL

Location

City: Port Vila
Country: VU
Latitude: -17.699301°
Longitude: 168.320007°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-11

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 8,530 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11R/29L
Length: 3,310 ft
Width: 105 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Bauerfield International Airport

Overview

Bauerfield International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Vanuatu, located in Port Vila on Efate Island. As a large airport with two runways, it supports commercial, charter, and potentially some military aviation operations in the South Pacific region.

Flying Conditions

Port Vila's tropical maritime climate produces consistently warm temperatures and potential convective weather patterns. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations between the two runways, with the primary asphalt runway (11/29) offering 8,530 feet of length compared to the grass runway at 3,310 feet.

Notable Features

The airport sits at a relatively low elevation of 70 feet mean sea level, situated near coastal terrain. Its geographical coordinates (-17.699301, 168.320007) place it in a region with potential maritime wind influences and surrounding mountainous landscape that could impact local weather dynamics.

Approach Considerations

With two distinct runways (11/29 and 11R/29L), pilots have operational flexibility based on wind conditions. The substantial 8,530-foot asphalt runway provides significant landing and takeoff options for various aircraft types operating in this South Pacific environment.

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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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.