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LEV Levuka Airfield (Bureta Airport)
Levuka Airfield (Bureta Airport) (IATA: LEV, ICAO:NFNB) is located in the the city of Levuka, Fiji.

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IATA Code

LEV

ICAO Code

NFNB

Name

Levuka Airfield (Bureta Airport)

Type

Country / Region

Fiji (FJ)

City

Levuka

Latitude

-17.7110996

Longitude

178.7590027

Time Zone

UTC+12:00

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Airport Overview

Levuka Airfield (Bureta Airport)（LEV）

Levuka Airfield (Bureta Airport) is a small regional airfield serving Levuka on Ovalau Island, Fiji. Its logistics role is primarily local and inter-island rather than that of an international cargo gateway. The airport is located at approximately 17.7111° South and 178.7590° East, in the UTC+12:00 time zone. For international shipments, our service team treats this airport as a destination requiring confirmed domestic uplift, local handling arrangements and final-mile coordination rather than assuming direct freighter or express connectivity. Cargo acceptance, aircraft availability, operating windows and onward transport must be verified for each shipment before booking.

Airport name	Levuka Airfield (Bureta Airport)
Location	Levuka, Ovalau Island, Fiji
Codes	IATA: LEV \| ICAO: NFNB
Coordinates	17.7110996° S, 178.7590027° E
Time zone	UTC+12:00

Key Highlights

Operational Profile for Freight Forwarders

Regional access point: Suitable for Levuka and Ovalau Island requirements, subject to available domestic air services.
Not an assumed international gateway: International cargo normally requires a mainland Fiji gateway and a separately confirmed inter-island connection.
Capacity-sensitive planning: Shipment acceptance may depend on aircraft type, payload, weather, baggage demand and local handling resources.
Pre-arrangement is essential: Confirm booking, cargo acceptance, documentation cut-off, handling location and consignee collection before dispatch.
Best suited to planned shipments: Time-critical, temperature-sensitive or regulated cargo needs a documented contingency plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility Planning and Handling Scope

General cargo

Arrange acceptance and handover directly with the operating carrier or appointed ground handler. Do not send freight to the airfield before an acceptance reference is issued.

Storage and dwell time

Assume limited storage visibility at a small regional airfield. Our team will seek confirmation of receiving hours, short-term holding space and collection procedures.

Cold-chain cargo

Temperature-controlled handling, refrigerated storage, gel-pack replenishment and monitoring must be confirmed in writing before booking. Use validated packaging for any unavoidable exposure.

Dangerous goods

Acceptance depends on the carrier’s approval, aircraft limitations and trained handling capability. A shipper’s declaration and pre-clearance may be required.

Customs and inspection

International customs formalities are normally planned through the relevant Fiji gateway. Routing, transit documentation and any inspection movement should be agreed before uplift.

Oversized or special cargo

Confirm aircraft-door dimensions, loading equipment, weight distribution and manual-handling capability. Break-bulk or sea-air alternatives may be more practical for heavy pieces.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing and Connection Logic

For export cargo from overseas origins, our service team will normally evaluate routing through a suitable Fiji international gateway, followed by a confirmed domestic connection to Ovalau Island.
For imports, the same gateway-to-island sequence may apply, with customs release, transfer timing and local collection arranged according to the shipment type.
Specific airline participation, flight frequency, capacity and operating days can change; they must be confirmed against the requested shipping date rather than assumed from the airport code.
Transit performance is affected by domestic uplift availability, weather, aircraft payload, inter-island transfer timing, customs inspection and consignee readiness.

Planning rule: We quote an indicative routing only after confirming the operating carrier, cargo acceptance point, transfer responsibility and final delivery arrangement. No fixed transit promise should be made before those checks.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Island Supply-Chain Requirements

Service area: Levuka and communities on Ovalau Island, with final delivery dependent on local road access and consignee arrangements.
Typical demand: Small consignments of commercial supplies, spare parts, retail replenishment, documents, maintenance items and personal effects may be relevant, subject to carrier acceptance.
Perishable products: Food, seafood, agricultural items and other perishables require packaging, sanitary documentation and temperature planning appropriate to the commodity.
Project and industrial items: Machinery parts, tools and urgent repair materials should be checked for dimensions, weight, battery content and handling limitations before tender.
Consolidation: Consolidating compatible cargo through a Fiji gateway can improve handling control, but may add transfer time and requires accurate house and master documentation.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-Alert, Documentation and Risk Control

Cut-off control: The applicable acceptance cut-off is carrier- and service-dependent. Our team will obtain the current tender time and will not rely on a generic airport opening schedule.
Shipment documents: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill data, accurate pieces and weights, consignee contact details and any required import, quarantine or product permits.
Regulated cargo: Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, live animals and perishables must be declared at quotation stage. Dangerous goods require classification, compliant packing, labels and carrier approval where applicable.
Handover and collection: Confirm who delivers to the accepted handling point, who receives the cargo on Ovalau Island, whether identification is required and how uncollected freight is managed.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send our service team the commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, destination, requested delivery date and any special handling requirement before cargo is packed for dispatch.
Use strong, moisture-resistant outer packaging and clear piece marks showing consignee, contact number, destination and handling instructions. Keep each package within the confirmed aircraft and handling limits.
For batteries, liquids, food, medicines, biological products or live animals, provide technical details and permits early; do not conceal regulated contents under a generic commodity description.
Request a gateway alternative, sea freight option or road-and-ferry contingency when the domestic air connection is capacity-constrained or unsuitable for the cargo profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical Questions for Shippers

Can Levuka Airfield (Bureta Airport) be used for direct international air cargo?

It should not be assumed. Our team will first check the available domestic or regional service and normally assess a Fiji international gateway plus onward inter-island movement.

Can I send cargo to the airfield before receiving the booking confirmation?

No. Send cargo only after the carrier or handling party confirms acceptance, delivery location, cut-off and consignee collection procedure.

How should I arrange chilled or frozen goods?

Provide the required temperature range, packaging duration and commodity documents at quotation stage. Cold storage and replenishment capability must be confirmed for the selected routing.

Are lithium batteries or dangerous goods accepted?

Acceptance is shipment- and carrier-specific. Provide the battery type, watt-hour or lithium content, packing method and relevant declaration before booking.

What causes delays on an island connection?

Common factors include limited uplift, payload restrictions, weather, transfer timing, incomplete documents, inspection and delayed consignee collection. We recommend a buffer and a backup routing for urgent cargo.

Data Sources & Provenance

Verification Boundary

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country, address and time zone in this module are taken from the supplied airport record. Operational statements are presented as conditional freight-forwarding guidance and must be reconfirmed with the operating carrier, handling party and relevant authorities before tender.

For aviation, airport-management and international air-cargo regulatory cross-checks, our team may consult the following authoritative domains:

These sources support authority and regulatory verification; they do not by themselves guarantee current cargo acceptance, flight availability, handling equipment, storage capacity, cut-off times or transit performance for a particular shipment.