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AWD Aniwa Airport
Aniwa Airport (IATA: AWD, ICAO:NVVB) is located in the the city of Aniwa, Vanuatu.

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IATA Code

AWD

ICAO Code

NVVB

Name

Aniwa Airport

Type

Country / Region

Vanuatu (VU)

City

Aniwa

Latitude

-19.2399998

Longitude

169.6049957

Time Zone

UTC+11:00

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AWD · NVVB

Airport Overview

Aniwa Airport is an island airfield on Aniwa Island in Tafea Province, Vanuatu, serving the local community in a remote South Pacific operating environment. The airport is approximately 300 kilometres southeast of Port Vila and is positioned at 19.2399998°S, 169.6049957°E. Its logistics role is regional and access-oriented rather than that of an international cargo gateway. For international freight, our service team normally evaluates the complete routing through a suitable Vanuatu gateway or nearby island connection before arranging any onward movement to Aniwa. Local aircraft availability, payload, weather, runway conditions, handling arrangements and inter-island schedules must be confirmed before cargo acceptance.

Airport	Aniwa Airport
Location	Aniwa Island, Tafea, Vanuatu
Country / Time zone	Vanuatu · UTC+11:00
Coordinates	19.2399998°S, 169.6049957°E
Airport identifiers	IATA: AWD · ICAO: NVVB

Key Highlights

Remote regional profile: Aniwa Airport should be treated as a local island access point, not as a conventional international cargo terminal.
Pre-arrangement is essential: Cargo acceptance, aircraft availability, payload and ground handling require confirmation before the shipment is booked.
Gateway dependence: International consignments will generally need a planned connection through a larger Vanuatu gateway or another confirmed regional routing point.
Limited recovery options: Missed uplift, bad weather or aircraft payload restrictions may create longer delays than on main-island routes.
Best suited to planned shipments: Compact, non-hazardous, durable cargo is generally easier to coordinate than urgent, temperature-sensitive or regulated freight.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team will not assume the presence of a dedicated cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold store, dangerous-goods store, customs-controlled facility or mechanised cargo-handling system at Aniwa Airport. These capabilities must be verified for the specific movement and date.

Acceptance and handling: Arrange local acceptance, loading and unloading in advance; loose cargo, oversized pieces and palletised freight may require a separate handling plan.
Storage: Do not route cargo expecting routine airport storage. Where a shipment cannot move on the planned uplift, temporary holding arrangements should be confirmed locally.
Temperature control: Refrigerated or frozen handling should be considered unavailable until a named handling party confirms equipment, transfer time and power continuity.
Dangerous goods: Dangerous-goods acceptance, screening and storage require explicit pre-clearance. A carrier or local facility may decline the shipment even when the package is correctly prepared.
Customs interface: Import, export or transit formalities may need to be completed through the relevant Vanuatu gateway or competent authority rather than assumed to be available at the island airfield.

Routes & Transit Times

For international freight, our team normally designs a gateway-to-island routing, with the final sector dependent on confirmed regional air service and available payload.
Potential connection planning may involve Port Vila, Tanna or another operationally suitable Vanuatu point; the actual airport, carrier and transfer sequence must be confirmed shipment by shipment.
No fixed transit time should be promised. Weather, aircraft loading limits, irregular island schedules, runway conditions, customs release and the availability of return uplift can materially affect delivery.
For urgent shipments, we compare air routing with sea freight, local charter or road-and-sea alternatives where practical, rather than relying on an unconfirmed onward flight.

Planning rule: Our service team will quote a transit window only after confirming the complete routing, local handling contact, cargo dimensions, weight, commodity and required clearance sequence.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: Aniwa Island and nearby island communities in Tafea Province, subject to local delivery access and onward transport arrangements.
Likely inbound cargo: Small consignments of general supplies, spare parts, tools, household goods, project materials and essential provisions may be suitable when properly packed and scheduled.
Potential outbound cargo: Island-origin products may require consolidation, suitable packaging and a confirmed export or gateway process before air movement is considered.
Restricted suitability: High-value electronics, pharmaceuticals, live animals, perishables and dangerous goods need individual feasibility review because temperature control, security, veterinary and handling resources may be limited.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: There is no universal cut-off time that our team can safely publish. Confirm acceptance, screening, documentation cut-off and aircraft loading time with the actual operator or handling contact.
Documents: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, accurate shipper and consignee details, air waybill instructions, commodity description, customs documents and any applicable permits before dispatch.
Dangerous goods and special cargo: Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, dry ice, medicines, perishables and live animals require advance declaration and acceptance under the applicable carrier and regulatory rules.
Physical constraints: Provide exact piece dimensions, gross weight, centre-of-gravity or handling information where relevant. Aircraft payload and loading access may be more restrictive than on mainline services.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the origin, destination, commodity, number of pieces, dimensions, weight, value and required delivery date before purchasing or dispatching the cargo.
Use compact, weather-resistant packaging with clear piece marks and a contact label. Avoid non-stackable or oversized packing unless the local handler has approved it.
Request a complete routing confirmation, including gateway transfer, customs responsibility, island uplift, storage contingency and final delivery arrangement.
For urgent or critical cargo, build schedule tolerance and ask us to compare a gateway alternative, sea movement, local charter or split shipment before selecting the final plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Aniwa Airport receive international air cargo directly?

International direct acceptance should not be assumed. Our team first confirms the operating carrier, aircraft capability, customs process and local handling arrangement, then designs the gateway connection if required.

Can we book a shipment using the airport code alone?

No. The code identifies the destination airfield, but a workable booking also requires confirmed uplift, payload, handling, documentation and final delivery arrangements.

Is temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical shipping available?

It may be possible only under a specially confirmed plan. Our team must verify packaging, transfer duration, cold-chain equipment, power continuity, handling responsibility and regulatory requirements before acceptance.

How early should cargo be presented?

There is no single published cut-off that applies to every movement. We recommend submitting documents and cargo details early enough for carrier confirmation, screening, customs coordination and possible schedule changes.

What is the best alternative if the island uplift is unavailable?

Our service team can compare a different Vanuatu gateway, a later regional uplift, sea freight, local charter or a combined transport plan according to the cargo priority and delivery location.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport name, identifiers, location, coordinates, country, city and time zone are based on the airport record supplied for this page. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance for a remote regional airfield and must be reconfirmed with the actual carrier, handling party, customs authority and local delivery provider before booking.

Identifier and aviation reference frameworks may be cross-checked through iata.org and icao.int. These references do not constitute confirmation of current schedules, cargo facilities, handling capacity, customs availability or service frequency at Aniwa Airport.

Verification boundary: Aircraft schedules, acceptance cut-offs, cargo capability, special-cargo approval, local charges, customs procedures and transit times are time-sensitive. Our service team will verify them against the live shipment plan before issuing a final quotation or booking confirmation.