General aviation · Lamen Bay, Vanuatu
Lamen Bay
- Elevation
- 7 ft
- Coordinates
- 16°35′S 168°10′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Efate
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Field information
NVSM 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
Lamen Bay
Elevation
7 ft
Position
-16.5842, 168.1590
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NVSM.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Lamen Bay (NVSM / LNB) in Lamen Bay, Vanuatu, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NVSM 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 NVSM
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 NVSM
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NVSM covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NVSM
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NVSM is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NVSM
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NVSM: 16° 35′ 3″ S 168° 9′ 32″ E; elevation 7 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Lamen Bay
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Lamen Bay. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NVSM.
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Cargo Operations at NVSM
Support for freighter operations into NVSM covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NVSM sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into NVSM?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Lamen Bay — one desk for the whole trip.