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VLI Bauerfield International Airport
Bauerfield International Airport (IATA: VLI, ICAO:NVVV) is located in the the city of Port Vila, Vanuatu. It is the primary international airport serving Port Vila and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+67820200

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IATA Code

VLI

ICAO Code

NVVV

Name

Bauerfield International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Vanuatu (VU)

City

Port Vila

Latitude

-17.6993008

Longitude

168.3200073

Time Zone

UTC+11:00

Phone Number

+67820200

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Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)

Bauerfield International Airport, ICAO code NVVV, is the principal international gateway for Port Vila and the Republic of Vanuatu. It is a small island-region airport serving passenger, government, relief and commercial supply movements rather than a dedicated global cargo hub. The airport is located in Port Vila, approximately ten minutes by road from the central business district according to the supplied airport profile. Its runway is described as capable of accepting aircraft up to Airbus A330 size, while actual cargo uplift remains dependent on aircraft type, airline approval, payload, weather and operating schedules.

Airport	Bauerfield International Airport
IATA / ICAO	VLI / NVVV
Location	Port Vila, Vanuatu
Coordinates	17.6993008° S, 168.3200073° E
Local time	UTC+11:00
Logistics profile	International regional gateway with limited local cargo infrastructure and high dependence on scheduled passenger aircraft capacity

Key Highlights

Island gateway

Port Vila is the main international access point for Vanuatu, making routing reliability and onward-island planning especially important.

Regional rather than hub cargo

Most freight planning should be based on passenger-aircraft belly capacity or regional connections, not on regular freighter availability.

Aircraft compatibility

The supplied airport profile indicates runway capability for aircraft up to Airbus A330 size; this does not guarantee cargo space or a scheduled freighter operation.

Short urban access

Proximity to Port Vila can simplify local collection and delivery, although road conditions, customs release and warehouse opening times still affect final delivery.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team treats Bauerfield International Airport as a controlled regional gateway. Facility availability must be checked against the selected airline, ground handler and shipment profile before cargo is accepted.

Terminal and acceptance: The supplied profile identifies a single terminal building. Export cargo acceptance, documentation cut-off and delivery point should be confirmed with the appointed handling agent for each booking.
General cargo: Standard palletised or loose cargo may be accepted subject to aircraft contour, weight, dimensions, packaging and available belly capacity. Oversized or heavy pieces require pre-clearance.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume continuous cold-chain storage or refrigerated build-up facilities. For pharmaceuticals, seafood or perishables, our team confirms storage, transfer time and temperature-control responsibility in writing.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on airline approval, trained handling resources, packing instructions, labels, shipper's declaration and current operational restrictions. Advance screening is essential.
Customs and inspection: Customs-controlled storage, examination arrangements and release procedures are shipment- and broker-dependent. Importers should appoint a local customs representative before arrival.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Regional routing: International cargo commonly requires a connection through an eligible regional gateway before reaching Port Vila. The practical routing depends on origin, airline network, aircraft capacity and current schedule.
Airline selection: The supplied airport profile identifies Air Vanuatu as the country’s flag carrier and describes the airport as its hub. Current operating status, codeshare arrangements and cargo acceptance must be verified before quoting.
Transit planning: We provide a confirmed transit estimate only after checking flight availability, connection time, handling acceptance, customs requirements and final delivery arrangements.
Schedule sensitivity: Weather, aircraft payload limits, missed connections, irregular operations and limited weekly frequencies can materially extend transit time. Time-critical cargo should include a contingency plan.

No fixed flight frequency, route coverage or delivery promise should be inferred from the airport location alone. Our service team confirms the live operating plan at booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Port Vila and the surrounding Efate area form the immediate collection and delivery market. Cargo for other islands may require domestic air, coastal shipping or local distribution after customs release.
Typical inbound cargo: Consumer goods, replacement parts, construction supplies, retail inventory, business equipment, relief materials and time-sensitive operational items are common categories for an island economy.
Perishables: Fresh food, seafood, chilled products and agricultural goods require validated packaging, booking priority and a confirmed temperature-handling plan rather than reliance on airport proximity.
Outbound cargo: Export opportunities may include agricultural, seafood, handicraft and other island-origin products, subject to product-specific export controls, packaging standards and available uplift.
Humanitarian and project cargo: Emergency supplies and development-project shipments should be pre-advised to the airline, handler, consignee and customs broker because storage and handling capacity may be limited.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Cargo cut-off varies by airline, handling agent, aircraft type and shipment category. Our team obtains the actual acceptance and document deadlines instead of applying a generic airport cut-off.
Documentation: Prepare a precise air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, consignee and notify-party details, correct HS classification, origin information and any applicable permits. Description, quantity and value must be consistent across documents.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, live animals, perishables and pharmaceuticals require early commodity screening. Approval, labels, packing, declarations and carrier restrictions must be checked before cargo delivery.
Import release and collection: The consignee or appointed broker should be ready for customs assessment, inspection and local charges. Final collection depends on customs release and the handling agent’s delivery procedure, not solely on aircraft arrival.

Shipping Tips

Book before production release

Send dimensions, gross weight, piece count, commodity, stackability and readiness date early. This allows our team to test aircraft capacity and regional connections.

Build an island-delivery plan

For destinations beyond Port Vila, confirm whether the final leg is by domestic air, road, coastal vessel or a local agent, and allocate time for handover.

Protect against handling delays

Use robust moisture-resistant packaging, clear piece markings and internal protection suitable for multiple transfers. Avoid packaging that requires special equipment unless pre-approved.

Prepare alternatives

For urgent, oversized or temperature-sensitive shipments, our service team compares alternate regional gateways, sea-air combinations or split shipments where commercially and operationally appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Bauerfield International Airport handle large aircraft?

The supplied airport profile states that its runway can accept aircraft up to Airbus A330 size. Aircraft acceptance does not mean that a specific flight has cargo capacity, so airline confirmation remains necessary.

Is there a regular freighter service to Port Vila?

We do not assume a dedicated freighter schedule. Most bookings should be checked against current passenger-aircraft belly capacity or regional connections, subject to airline confirmation.

Can pharmaceuticals or frozen cargo be shipped through Bauerfield International Airport?

They may be accepted when the airline and handler approve the commodity and an appropriate temperature-control plan is available. Our team verifies packaging, storage, transfer exposure and delivery arrangements before acceptance.

How early should dangerous goods be submitted?

Submit the full commodity description, Safety Data Sheet where relevant, packing details and proposed transport documents before cargo delivery. Dangerous goods require carrier and handling approval and should not be tendered as ordinary cargo.

Does arrival at Port Vila mean immediate delivery?

No. Delivery also depends on customs processing, inspection, document accuracy, local charges, warehouse release and the consignee’s collection capability. Our service team coordinates these steps with the local representative.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, coordinates, time zone, location description, terminal description and runway capability in this module are based on the airport master data supplied for Bauerfield International Airport. Operational information is presented as qualified logistics guidance and must be reconfirmed for the selected shipment.

For live carrier acceptance, current schedules, dangerous-goods restrictions and handling arrangements, our service team verifies information with the operating airline, appointed ground handler and relevant local authorities before booking.

Reference organizations for independent verification include iata.org and icao.int. Carrier schedules and operating status should be checked directly with the relevant airline. No unverified throughput, warehouse-area, flight-frequency, tariff or transit-time figures are presented.

Verification boundary: airport identifiers and supplied profile data are static reference fields; schedules, capacity, customs procedures, handling availability and service times are subject to change and require shipment-specific confirmation.