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

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IATA Code

EDC

ICAO Code

NVSR

Name

Redcliffe airport

Type

Country / Region

Vanuatu (VU)

City

Redcliffe

Latitude

-15.4720000

Longitude

167.8350000

Time Zone

UTC+11:00

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Airport Overview

Redcliffe airport（EDC）, identified by ICAO code NVSR, is located at Redcliffe in Vanuatu at approximately 15.472° south latitude and 167.835° east longitude. Based on the supplied airport record and the absence of listed scheduled air-cargo or express services, our logistics team treats it as a small regional airfield rather than a conventional international cargo gateway. Its practical role is likely to support local or inter-island access, while international consignments normally require coordination through a suitable Vanuatu gateway and a connecting domestic movement. Cargo acceptance, aircraft suitability, ground handling, customs availability and operating windows must be confirmed for each shipment before booking.

Airport name	Redcliffe airport
IATA / ICAO	EDC / NVSR
Country / locality	Vanuatu / Redcliffe
Coordinates	15.472° S, 167.835° E
Local time	UTC+11:00

Key Highlights

Regional-airfield profilePlan for limited infrastructure and pre-arranged handling rather than walk-in cargo acceptance.

Gateway dependencyInternational freight may need a gateway transfer and a separate domestic or inter-island movement.

Capacity-sensitive planningAircraft payload, runway suitability, weather and available uplift can materially affect acceptance.

Documentation disciplineAccurate consignee details, commodity descriptions and customs instructions are essential for remote delivery.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Acceptance and handling: Do not assume a permanent cargo terminal, warehouse, forklift, pallet equipment or cargo screening line. Our service team will obtain written confirmation from the operating carrier or local handler.
Cold-chain cargo: For seafood, vaccines, laboratory samples or other temperature-sensitive freight, use validated packaging and arrange transfer timing in advance. Airport-side refrigerated storage must be confirmed shipment by shipment.
Dangerous goods: Do not tender lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, fuel-related articles or other regulated cargo without carrier acceptance and completed IATA Dangerous Goods documentation.
Customs-controlled storage: Bonded, customs-supervised or duty-suspended storage should not be presumed. Our team will coordinate the applicable clearance and release point before dispatch.
Oversized or heavy freight: Aircraft loading limits, door dimensions, ground equipment and manual-handling capability require advance verification; loose or irregular freight may be refused.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing concept: International shipments are generally planned through an appropriate Vanuatu gateway, followed by a domestic or inter-island connection where an operating service is available. The exact route depends on the carrier, season and aircraft.
Carrier confirmation: Our service team will verify whether the selected operator accepts commercial cargo, the permitted commodity class, available payload and the local handling arrangement before issuing a firm booking.
Time variables: Transit performance may be affected by connecting-aircraft availability, weather, sea or road transfer requirements, customs release, payload restrictions and cancellations. Any quoted schedule remains subject to operational confirmation.
Cut-off control: For a regional airfield, cargo acceptance may be arranged around a specific flight rather than a published cargo-terminal cut-off. Shippers should provide cargo-ready time and documents before uplift is requested.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: Redcliffe and nearby communities should be treated as the immediate collection and delivery area. Final-mile access, road conditions and local consignee availability must be checked before dispatch.
Likely regional demand: Time-sensitive supplies for community services, project work, retail replenishment, maintenance and small-business activity may be more suitable than high-volume palletized freight.
Potential commodity groups: General merchandise, spare parts, tools, documents, packaged food and small urgent consignments may be considered subject to carrier acceptance and customs requirements.
Restricted planning: Fresh produce, live animals, pharmaceuticals, seafood and other sensitive cargo require pre-approval, appropriate packaging and a confirmed handover chain; they should not be booked on assumptions about local facilities.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Obtain the actual acceptance time from the operating carrier or appointed handler. Our team will align document delivery, packing completion and physical handover with the confirmed uplift.
Commercial documents: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, shipper and consignee contact details, import or export permits where applicable, and a precise commodity description.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, batteries, perishables, medicines, biological materials, plants, animal products and live animals require advance classification and written approval. Generic descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” are not adequate for screening.
Customs and delivery: Customs examination, release timing, taxes, permits and final-mile collection arrangements can extend the process. The consignee should be reachable locally and ready to provide additional evidence when requested.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, cargo-ready date, value, origin and final delivery address before requesting a rate.
Request a door-to-door or gateway-to-door quotation when possible. This makes any domestic flight, inter-island transfer, road leg, customs work and local delivery responsibility explicit.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging with clear package marks, consignee contacts and handling instructions. Keep each piece within the confirmed aircraft and handling limits.
For urgent or high-value freight, ask us to compare an alternative gateway, consolidated routing, sea-air solution or dedicated local transfer. The practical option depends on the confirmed flight and handling availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Redcliffe airport be used as a direct international cargo gateway?: It should not be assumed. Our team will first verify customs status, carrier acceptance, aircraft capability and local ground handling. Many international shipments may need to move through another Vanuatu gateway.
Is there a standard public cargo cut-off time?: A fixed cargo-terminal cut-off should not be presumed for this regional-airfield profile. The applicable handover time must be obtained from the operating carrier or local handler for the specific flight.
Can temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical cargo be arranged?: It may be possible only after confirming packaging, acceptance, transfer conditions, temperature limits and storage arrangements. Our service team will not release such cargo without a documented handling plan.
What should be done with dangerous goods or lithium batteries?: Provide the battery type, watt-hour or lithium content, packing method and safety documentation before booking. Carrier approval and compliant marking, labeling and declaration are required.
How can the consignee avoid delivery delays?: The consignee should be locally reachable, have customs information ready, confirm the delivery address and arrange prompt collection if local handling capacity or storage time is limited.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport name, IATA and ICAO identifiers, locality, coordinates, country and UTC offset in this module are taken from the supplied airport record. Operational statements are presented as planning guidance for a small regional airfield and must be reconfirmed with the operating carrier, local handler and relevant authorities before shipment acceptance.

Airline and airport coding reference: iata.org
International aeronautical standards and reference framework: icao.int
Vanuatu government information for applicable national administrative requirements: vanuatu.gov.vu

No unsupported runway, cargo-terminal, warehouse-area, throughput, airline-frequency, tariff or guaranteed-transit figures are used. Facility access, customs arrangements, operating hours and flight availability remain subject to shipment-specific confirmation.