Regional airport · Luganville, Vanuatu
Santo
- Elevation
- 184 ft
- Coordinates
- 15°30′S 167°13′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Efate
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Field information
NVSS runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Santo (NVSS/SON) has one runway, 12/30, 6,523 ft (1,988 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Operating hours: Mon-Fri PNR before 1700 Fri. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NVSS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Pacific/Efate
Country
Vanuatu
VU
Municipality
Luganville
Elevation
184 ft
Position
-15.5050, 167.2200
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Operating hours
Mon-Fri PNR before 1700 Fri
Runways · NVSS
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,523 ft (1,988 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NVSS.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Santo (NVSS / SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NVSS is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at NVSS
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 NVSS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NVSS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NVSS
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NVSS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NVSS
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NVSS: 15° 30′ 18″ S 167° 13′ 12″ E; elevation 184 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Luganville
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Luganville. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NVSS.
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Cargo Operations at NVSS
Support for freighter operations into NVSS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NVSS sits in the network
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Operating into NVSS?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Santo — one desk for the whole trip.