Bauerfield International Airport

NVVV / VLI

Port Vila, VU

Last Updated
Mar 5, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
13,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NVVV 051000Z VRB01KT 9999 SCT020 BKN130 OVC300 26/25 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 70 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
BKN 13,000 ft AGL
OVC 30,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,070 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,070 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
30,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
30,070 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF NVVV 050500Z 0506/0606 08010KT 9999 FEW020 BKN110 PROB40 INTER 0506/0512 9000 -SHRA BKN018 OVC090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 11,000 ft
10:50Z 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
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

3,877 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.1%
MVFR
22.7%
IFR
0.2%
LIFR
0%

Bauerfield International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 0.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.9 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: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 3.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.8%
NE
6.4%
E
49.9%
SE
17.5%
S
4.3%
SW
4.3%
W
3.5%
NW
4.9%

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: 0.1%

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 3,877 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

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

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.