Seaplane base · Castaway, Fiji

Castaway

NFCSCST
Elevation
0 ft
Coordinates
17°44′S 177°08′E
Local time
Pacific/Fiji

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Field information

NFCS runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Seaplane base

  • Time zone

    Pacific/Fiji

  • Country

    Fiji

    FJ

  • Municipality

    Castaway Island

  • Elevation

    0 ft

  • Position

    -17.7358, 177.1290

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at NFCS.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Castaway (NFCS / CST) in Castaway, Fiji, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NFCS is listed in our network as a seaplane base. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at NFCS

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Fiji

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Fiji. Applicable permit lead times for Fiji are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Fiji are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at NFCS

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at NFCS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at NFCS

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NFCS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to NFCS

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NFCS: 17° 44′ 9″ S 177° 7′ 44″ E; elevation 0 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Castaway

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Castaway. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NFCS.

Operating into NFCS?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Castaway — one desk for the whole trip.