General aviation · South West Bay, Vanuatu
South West Bay
- Elevation
- 68 ft
- Coordinates
- 16°29′S 167°27′E
- Local time
- Pacific/Efate
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Field information
NVSX 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
Malekula Island
Elevation
68 ft
Position
-16.4864, 167.4472
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NVSX.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at South West Bay (NVSX / SWJ) in South West Bay, Vanuatu, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NVSX 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 NVSX
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 NVSX
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NVSX covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at NVSX
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NVSX is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to NVSX
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NVSX: 16° 29′ 11″ S 167° 26′ 50″ E; elevation 68 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in South West Bay
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into South West Bay. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NVSX.
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Cargo Operations at NVSX
Support for freighter operations into NVSX covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where NVSX sits in the network
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Operating into NVSX?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at South West Bay — one desk for the whole trip.