Aneityum Airport

NVVA / AUY

Anatom Island, VU

Last Updated
May 15, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 10 hours ago
09:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
8 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NVVA 150900Z 10008KT 9999 FEW025 24/21 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 7 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,507 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Aneityum Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 10.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 8 knots. Runway 05/23 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 6-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Showers Rain.

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. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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 NVVA 151700Z 1518/1618 10008KT 9999 SCT020 PROB30 INTER 1518/1524 9000 -SHRA BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:11Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:11Z PROB30
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VVA
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
2,001 ft 75 ft Grass
5.1 kt 6.1 kt
130° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NVVA

1,986 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.4%
MVFR
39.1%
IFR
1.2%
LIFR
0.3%

Aneityum Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 1.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 40.1% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 26.3°C (range: 17°C to 32°C). The best months for VFR flying are November, May, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 40.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.4%
NE
1.8%
E
28.9%
SE
13.1%
S
8.7%
SW
0.4%
W
1.2%
NW
1.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°C
Range: 17°C to 32°C
17°C 32°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November May December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 1,986 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Aneityum Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NVVA
IATA Code: AUY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7 ft MSL

Location

City: Anatom Island
Country: VU
Latitude: -20.249142°
Longitude: 169.770758°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-11

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,001 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Aneityum Airport

Aneityum Airport (NVVA/AUY) is located in Anatom Island, VU at an elevation of 7 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 2,001 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 59.4% of the time based on 1,986 observations, NVVA requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 1.5% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at NVVA come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 7.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 30 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (40.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, May, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 17°C (63°F) to 32°C (90°F), averaging 26.3°C (79°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.96 to 10.2 inHg (337-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,986 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.