General aviation · Sara, Vanuatu
Sara
- Elevation
- 493 ft
- Coordinates
- 15°28′S 168°09′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Efate
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Field information
NVSH runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
General aviation
Time zone
Pacific/Efate
Country
Vanuatu
VU
Municipality
Pentecost Island
Elevation
493 ft
Position
-15.4708, 168.1520
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NVSH.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sara (NVSH / SSR) in Sara, Vanuatu, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NVSH is listed in our network as a general aviation. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at NVSH
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Vanuatu
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Vanuatu. Applicable permit lead times for Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at NVSH
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NVSH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NVSH
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NVSH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NVSH
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NVSH: 15° 28′ 15″ S 168° 9′ 7″ E; elevation 493 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Sara
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sara. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NVSH.
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Cargo Operations at NVSH
Support for freighter operations into NVSH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NVSH sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into NVSH?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sara — one desk for the whole trip.