Longana Airport

NVSG / LOD

Longana, VU

Last Updated
Jul 5, 01:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 11 hours ago
01:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
5 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
2,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NVSG 050100Z 15005KT 9999 BKN020 26/20 Q////

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 167 ft
BKN 2,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,167 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Longana Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 11 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 5 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2000 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Showers Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF NVSG 050500Z 0506/0606 11010KT 9999 SCT020 BKN040 PROB40 INTER 0506/0512 9000 -SHRA BKN018
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:57Z BASE
+0h
VFR 110° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
11:57Z 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
VSG
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
2,887 ft 92 ft Grass
1.7 kt 4.7 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NVSG

1,519 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82%
MVFR
17.8%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Longana Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 29.8% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.7°C (range: 22°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are July, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 29.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.7%
N
6.4%
S
3.3%
W
0.2%
NE
2.6%
NW
0.7%
SE
49.4%
SW
0%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.7°C
Range: 22°C to 33°C
22°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

July December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7 kt

Statistics computed from 1,519 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Longana Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NVSG
IATA Code: LOD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 167 ft MSL

Location

City: Longana
Country: VU
Latitude: -15.306700°
Longitude: 167.966995°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-11

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 2,887 ft
Width: 92 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

About Longana Airport

Longana Airport (NVSG/LOD) is located in Longana, VU at an elevation of 167 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 2,887 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 1,519 weather observations shows NVSG maintains VFR conditions 82% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 17.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 0.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at NVSG come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 7.9 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (29.8% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are July, December, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 22°C (72°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 28.7°C (84°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.02 to 10.16 inHg (339-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,519 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.