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DCL Redcliffe airport(Vanuatu)
Redcliffe airport(Vanuatu) (IATA: DCL, ICAO:NVSR) is located in the the city of Redcliffe, Vanuatu.

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IATA Code

DCL

ICAO Code

NVSR

Name

Redcliffe airport(Vanuatu)

Type

Country / Region

Vanuatu (VU)

City

Redcliffe

Latitude

-15.4720000

Longitude

167.8350000

Time Zone

UTC+11:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Redcliffe airport(Vanuatu) (DCL)

Redcliffe airport(Vanuatu), identified by ICAO code NVSR, is located at Redcliffe in Vanuatu at approximately 15.472° south and 167.835° east. The airport record places it in the UTC+11:00 time zone and classifies it as a non-main airport. Its practical logistics role should therefore be assessed as a local or regional airfield rather than as an international cargo gateway. The supplied record shows no registered air or express cargo count, so our service team does not treat this location as a confirmed scheduled freight hub. Shipments normally require advance validation of aircraft suitability, handling arrangements, customs routing and onward connectivity before cargo is accepted. For time-critical or consolidated freight, our team can compare Redcliffe airport(Vanuatu) with a suitable Vanuatu gateway and arrange the final domestic or surface connection subject to carrier confirmation.

Country / city	Vanuatu / Redcliffe
Airport codes	IATA: DCL \| ICAO: NVSR
Coordinates	15.472° S, 167.835° E
Time zone	UTC+11:00
Airport status in supplied record	Non-main airport; air count 0; express count 0

Key Highlights

What freight forwarders should verify first

Regional-airfield profile

Use Redcliffe airport(Vanuatu) only after confirming operating status, aircraft acceptance and local handling support for the intended movement.

No assumed cargo gateway

The supplied record does not support treating the airport as an established international cargo terminal or express hub.

Connectivity is the main risk

Freight may need an intermediate Vanuatu gateway, a domestic sector or an alternative airport before final delivery.

Small-island planning

Weather, aircraft payload, local staffing and limited ground equipment can affect acceptance and recovery options.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility planning for non-main airport cargo

Do not assume a dedicated cargo terminal, bonded warehouse, cold room, dangerous-goods store, automated sorting line or permanent customs facility at Redcliffe airport(Vanuatu). These capabilities must be confirmed with the operating airport, handling party and appointed carrier before booking.
For general cargo, our service team will request the shipment dimensions, gross weight, piece count, packing method and loading restrictions before seeking operational acceptance.
Perishable, pharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive cargo should be treated as a special-handling request. Use validated packaging and obtain written confirmation of transfer, storage and delivery arrangements; do not rely on passive airport storage.
Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals and other regulated shipments require pre-approval, compliant packing and complete declarations. If local acceptance cannot be confirmed, our team will propose an alternative routing.
For customs-controlled freight, the exporter or importer should confirm where export clearance, import entry, inspection and release will take place. Airport-side availability of bonded or customs-controlled storage must not be presumed.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and schedule considerations

Redcliffe airport(Vanuatu) should generally be planned as a regional endpoint or feeder location, with the international line-haul potentially handled through another Vanuatu gateway or an overseas connection. The exact routing depends on current airline schedules and operating permissions.
Carrier, flight frequency, aircraft payload, weather, daylight operating limitations, transfer availability and local handling confirmation can materially change the transit plan. Our team will quote only after receiving a current carrier confirmation.
There is no fixed transit-time commitment for this airport. Booking cut-off, uplift date and delivery date must be confirmed shipment by shipment, especially for cargo connecting from international services.
For urgent or high-value freight, our team will compare airport-to-airport uplift with a gateway-and-feeder solution and identify the contingency point before cargo is tendered.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Likely shipment profile and service area

The immediate service area is Redcliffe and its surrounding local community. The airport should not automatically be presented as a nationwide distribution point for Vanuatu.
Potential airfreight demand is more likely to involve small, high-value or time-sensitive consignments, including essential supplies, spare parts, documents, personal effects and local commercial replenishment.
Fresh produce, seafood, pharmaceuticals and other perishables require separate verification of packaging, uplift, temperature exposure, acceptance and final-mile delivery. Their suitability cannot be inferred from the airport code alone.
Large-volume, heavy, oversized or regular consolidated cargo may be better suited to a larger gateway, sea freight or a multimodal plan. Our team can compare cost, frequency and handling risk before shipment release.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that prevent failed uplift

Pre-alert and cut-off: Obtain the actual acceptance deadline from the confirmed carrier or local handling contact. A generic international-airport cut-off must not be applied to Redcliffe airport(Vanuatu).
Documentation: Prepare an accurate commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, transport instructions and any permits or certificates required for the commodity and route.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, batteries, dry ice, live animals, food, plants and medicines may require special declarations, permits, labels or carrier approval. Our team will screen these before booking.
Inspection and delivery: Customs inspection, limited ground equipment, restricted access and local collection arrangements can delay release. The consignee should be ready with identification, customs instructions and a practical pickup plan.

Shipping Tips

Recommended booking workflow

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code where available, piece dimensions, gross weight, value, delivery address and required delivery date before cargo is packed for dispatch.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for repeated handling and possible feeder transfer. Mark each piece clearly and keep package dimensions consistent with the booking data.
Request written confirmation of the operating carrier, uplift point, handover location, acceptance cut-off, customs responsibility and final-mile collection procedure.
Keep a contingency option open through a larger Vanuatu gateway or an alternative transport mode when the shipment is urgent, oversized, temperature-sensitive or commercially critical.

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical answers for forwarders and exporters

Can Redcliffe airport(Vanuatu) receive international air cargo directly?

Direct international cargo acceptance should not be assumed. Our team must verify the current operating carrier, customs process, aircraft capability and local handling arrangement before confirming the routing.

Can we book express or courier service to this airport?

The supplied airport record shows an express count of zero. Courier availability, last-mile delivery and any gateway transfer must be checked individually with the selected integrator or forwarding partner.

Is temperature-controlled pharmaceutical transport available?

It requires case-by-case confirmation. The shipper should provide the temperature range, packaging specification, data-logger plan and acceptable exposure time; our team will verify every transfer and storage point.

What is the correct cut-off time?

There is no universal cut-off that can be published for this airport. The valid deadline is the one issued for the confirmed flight, handling point and cargo type, with additional time allowed for documentation and screening.

What is the best alternative if the cargo cannot be accepted locally?

Our service team can compare a larger Vanuatu gateway, a feeder connection, sea freight or a multimodal delivery plan after reviewing the destination, cargo profile, urgency and customs requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data basis and verification boundary

Airport identifiers, name, location, coordinates, time zone, city, country and supplied operational counters are reproduced from the airport record provided for this page. Operational details such as schedules, handling, customs availability, cargo acceptance, cut-off times and serviceability are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed before booking.

For independent code and aviation-reference checks, our team may consult the following authoritative domains:

iata.org icao.int

These references support identifier and aviation-information validation only. They do not constitute confirmation of current flights, local cargo facilities, customs services, warehouse capacity or acceptance of any particular commodity.