Bauerfield International Airport

Bauerfield International Airport
Bauerfield International Airport
Port Vila International Airport
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IATA: VLIICAO: NVVV
VLI is located in Vanuatu
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VLI
Location of airport in Vanuatu
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Airports Vanuatu Limited
Serves Port Vila, Vanuatu
Hub for Air Vanuatu
Elevation AMSL 68 ft / 21 m
Coordinates 17°41′57″S 168°19′11″E / 17.69917°S 168.31972°E / -17.69917; 168.31972
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
11/29 2,600 8,530 Asphalt

Bauerfield International Airport (IATA: VLIICAO: NVVV) is an airport located in Port Vila, Vanuatu. The airport is relatively small in size, but its runway has the capability and length to accept jets up to the Boeing 767. It serves as the hub for Vanuatu's flag carrier airline, Air Vanuatu.

The airport was named after Lt-Col. Harold Bauer, a fighter pilot in the US Marine Corps during World War II.

Bauerfield International Airport was requisitioned by the United States Air force during World War II. Prior to that time it was part of a plantation acreage owned by Henri Russet.

Airlines and destinations

Airlines Destinations
Aircalin Nouméa
Air New Zealand Auckland
Air Pacific Nadi, Honiara
Air Vanuatu Aniwa, Auckland, Brisbane, Craig Cove, Dillon's Bay, Emae, Ipota, Lamap, Lamen Bay, Longana, Lonorore, Luganville, Melbourne, Norsup, Nouméa, Paama, Sara, Sota, South West Bay, Sydney, Tanna, Tongoa, Torres, Ulei, Valesdir, Walaha
Virgin Australia operated by Pacific Blue Brisbane

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References

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