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TGH Tongoa Airport
Tongoa Airport (IATA: TGH, ICAO:NVST) is located in the the city of Tongoa Island, Vanuatu.

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IATA Code

TGH

ICAO Code

NVST

Name

Tongoa Airport

Type

Country / Region

Vanuatu (VU)

City

Tongoa Island

Latitude

-16.8910999

Longitude

168.5509949

Time Zone

UTC+11:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Tongoa Airport (TGH) is a local island airport serving Tongoa Island in Shefa Province, Vanuatu. Its position at approximately 16.8911° S, 168.5510° E and its UTC+11:00 time zone place it within Vanuatu’s domestic island-transport network rather than an international cargo-hub environment. For international air freight, our service team normally treats Tongoa Airport as a destination-side or origin-side regional connection that requires confirmed uplift, handling and onward transfer arrangements. Cargo acceptance, aircraft suitability, operating days, cut-off times and local collection capability must be verified for each shipment before booking. Shippers should plan around limited local infrastructure, weather exposure and the possibility that freight may need to move through a larger Vanuatu gateway before reaching Tongoa Island.

Airport	Tongoa Airport
IATA / ICAO	TGH / NVST
Country / area	Vanuatu / Shefa Province
Location	Tongoa, Tongoa Island
Coordinates	16.8911° S, 168.5510° E
Local time	UTC+11:00
Airport classification	Regional island airport; not presented as an international cargo hub

Key Highlights

Island connectivityUseful for time-sensitive local replenishment, but international cargo normally requires a gateway connection and onward domestic movement.

Limited cargo certaintyDedicated cargo handling, cold-chain capacity and dangerous-goods acceptance must be confirmed shipment by shipment.

Operational dependencyWeather, aircraft payload, daylight operations, local staffing and transfer availability can affect uplift and delivery planning.

Pre-clearance planningAdvance document review is important because correcting an airway bill or customs document after dispatch may be difficult on an island route.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team will verify the actual handling arrangement with the operating carrier or local representative before accepting a booking. The airport data supplied does not establish the presence of a dedicated freight terminal, bonded warehouse or specialist temperature-controlled facility.

General cargo: Acceptance is subject to aircraft space, packaging condition, cargo dimensions and local ground-handling capability.
Storage: Short-term holding may be possible, but warehouse capacity, security, opening hours and power availability must be confirmed in advance.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume refrigerated storage or uninterrupted cold-chain handling. Use validated packaging and arrange rapid handover.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the carrier, aircraft type, route segment and trained handling personnel; advance approval is essential.
Customs and bonded handling: Import or export formalities and any bonded movement should be arranged with the responsible Vanuatu customs or handling party before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

International shipments generally require an interline or domestic connection through a suitable Vanuatu gateway; the exact routing depends on the active carrier schedule and available uplift.
Our team will check whether the shipment can move as air freight, requires a passenger-aircraft belly connection, or should be combined with a sea or domestic surface leg.
Transit planning must allow for connection gaps, weather disruption, payload restrictions, weekend or holiday handling limitations and possible aircraft substitutions.
No fixed transit time or carrier coverage should be assumed. We provide a shipment-specific estimate only after confirming the origin gateway, connection, cargo profile and final delivery method.

Routing control: For urgent cargo, request a complete door-to-door plan rather than an airport-to-airport quote. The final island transfer and collection arrangement can determine the practical delivery date.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Tongoa Airport primarily supports Tongoa Island and nearby local supply needs. The address reference places the airport in Tongoa, Shefa, Vanuatu; the practical service area depends on local roads, community access, weather and the availability of onward boat or vehicle transport.

Typical inbound requirementsEssential consumer supplies, small replacement parts, tools, communications equipment and project materials may be suitable subject to carrier acceptance.

Perishable goodsFresh food, agricultural inputs and other perishables require confirmed uplift and a verified handover plan; packaging should protect against heat and delay.

Humanitarian and project cargoRelief items, medical consumables and infrastructure components may require priority coordination, consignee readiness and additional customs documentation.

Outbound cargoLocal products or personal effects should be assessed for packaging, export documentation, consolidation and the availability of a return connection.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Obtain the carrier’s confirmed acceptance time, cargo presentation point and document cut-off before positioning freight. Island operations may not support late tendering.
Air waybill accuracy: Use the full airport and consignee details, including a reachable local contact. Confirm whether the final delivery point is airport collection, local delivery or onward transfer.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Provide the correct UN classification, packing instruction, shipper’s declaration where required, battery details and emergency contact information. Never tender undeclared restricted goods.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoices, packing lists, permits and origin information should be ready before arrival. Customs examination, quarantine or import controls can extend release time.
Live animals and temperature-controlled cargo: Secure prior carrier approval, welfare or veterinary documents and a contingency plan. Acceptance cannot be presumed from ordinary general-cargo service.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and any regulatory documents to our service team before booking.
Use compact, moisture-resistant packaging with clear piece marks and consignee contact details. Build protection against handling outdoors or during transfer.
For urgent or high-value cargo, request two routing options: an air connection to Tongoa Island and a gateway-plus-local-transfer alternative.
Arrange consignee readiness before uplift. Confirm who will collect the shipment, where it will be stored temporarily and how delays or missed connections will be handled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Tongoa Airport receive international cargo directly?: It should not be treated as a direct international cargo gateway without written carrier confirmation. Our team will check the required Vanuatu gateway, connection and final-mile arrangement for each shipment.
Can the airport accept dangerous goods?: Acceptance is route- and carrier-dependent. Send the safety data, UN details, packing information and proposed quantities to our team for pre-checking before cargo is packed and tendered.
Is cold storage available for pharmaceuticals or seafood?: Do not assume dedicated cold storage or active monitoring. We will verify handling conditions; where facilities are limited, validated passive packaging and a rapid collection plan may be required.
How should we plan the delivery schedule?: Allow contingency for weather, payload limits, connection availability, local holidays and ground collection. A firm estimate can only be issued after the operating carrier and route are confirmed.
What information is needed for a quotation?: Provide origin, final consignee address, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, Incoterms, readiness date and any dangerous-goods, live-animal, perishable or permit requirements.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, location, coordinates, country, city reference and time zone are based on the airport data supplied for this page. Operational statements are presented as shipment-planning guidance and are subject to confirmation with the active carrier, ground handler and relevant authorities.

For independent code and aviation-reference checks, consult iata.org and icao.int. These sources support aviation reference validation; they do not confirm current local cargo facilities, operating schedules, acceptance cut-offs, customs arrangements or shipment-specific transit times.

Verification boundary: Our service team confirms current routing, carrier acceptance, documentation requirements, handling capability and delivery arrangements before dispatch. Schedule and facility conditions may change and must be reconfirmed for every shipment.