Airport codes in Vanuatu
Vanuatu has 29 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 18 of them have a full page here. The busiest is Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) in Port Vila.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VLI | NVVV | Bauerfield International Airport | Port Vila | Large airport |
| SON | NVSS | Santo Pekoa International Airport | Luganville | Medium airport |
| TAH | NVVW | Whitegrass Airport | Tanna Island | Medium airport |
| NUS | NVSP | Norsup Airport | Norsup | Small airport |
| CCV | NVSF | Craig Cove Airport | Craig Cove | Small airport |
| ZGU | NVSQ | Gaua Island Airport | Gaua Island | Medium airport |
| SLH | NVSC | Sola Airport | Sola | Small airport |
| LNE | NVSO | Lonorore Airport | Lonorore | Small airport |
| MTV | NVSA | Mota Lava Airport | Ablow | Small airport |
| TOH | NVSD | Torres Airstrip | Loh/Linua | Small airport |
| IPA | NVVI | Ipota Airport | Ipota | Small airport |
| ULB | NVSU | Uléi Airport | Ambrym Island | Small airport |
| LOD | NVSG | Longana Airport | Longana | Small airport |
| PBJ | NVSI | Tavie Airport | Paama Island | Small airport |
| LPM | NVSL | Lamap Airport | Lamap | Small airport |
| LNB | NVSM | Lamen Bay Airport | Lamen Bay | Small airport |
| FTA | NVVF | Futuna Airport | Futuna Island | Small airport |
| SWJ | NVSX | Southwest Bay Airport | Malekula Island | Small airport |
| AWD | NVVB | Aniwa Airport | Aniwa | Small airport |
| DLY | NVVD | Dillon's Bay Airport | Dillon's Bay | Small airport |
| SSR | NVSH | Sara Airport | Pentecost Island | Small airport |
| TGH | NVST | Tongoa Airport | Tongoa Island | Small airport |
| VLS | NVSV | Valesdir Airport | Epi Island | Small airport |
| WLH | NVSW | Walaha Airport | Walaha | Small airport |
| EAE | NVSE | Siwo Airport | Emae Island | Small airport |
| MWF | NVSN | Maewo-Naone Airport | Maewo Island | Small airport |
| AUY | NVVA | Aneityum Airport | Anatom Island | Small airport |
| OLJ | NVSZ | North West Santo Airport | Olpoi | Small airport |
| RCL | NVSR | Redcliffe Airport | Redcliffe | Small airport |
ICAO codes in Vanuatu start with N
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 29 of the 29 Vanuatu airports listed above have an ICAO code beginning with N, the prefix assigned to the South Pacific. IATA codes, the three letters on a ticket, carry no such pattern, which is why you cannot tell the country from one. The full ICAO prefix table.
Airports in Vanuatu by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Small airport | 25 |
| Medium airport | 3 |
| Large airport | 1 |
Airport data comes from OurAirports (public domain), regenerated here on . How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
What do Vanuatu ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Vanuatu start with N, the prefix ICAO assigns to the South Pacific. 29 of the 29 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Vanuatu?
Vanuatu has 29 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is Bauerfield International Airport (VLI), ICAO NVVV. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Vanuatu?
The busiest airport in Vanuatu is Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) in Port Vila.
How many airports does Vanuatu have?
Vanuatu has 29 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 18 of which have a full page here.