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

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IATA Code

RCL

ICAO Code

NVSR

Name

Redcliffe Airport

Type

Country / Region

Vanuatu (VU)

City

Redcliffe

Latitude

-15.4720001

Longitude

167.8350067

Time Zone

UTC+11:00

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Redcliffe Airport (RCL) Overview

Redcliffe Airport is a small regional airport serving Redcliffe on Aoba Island in Vanuatu. Its location at approximately 15.472°S, 167.835°E and its UTC+11:00 operating context make it relevant primarily to domestic island connectivity rather than long-haul international cargo consolidation. For international freight, our service team treats this airport as a possible regional delivery or feeder point subject to confirmed operating schedules, aircraft payload, runway suitability, ground handling arrangements and customs requirements. Shippers should therefore plan the main international movement through a confirmed gateway and request point-to-point feasibility before issuing a final quotation.

Airport name	Redcliffe Airport
IATA / ICAO	RCL / NVSR
Location	Redcliffe, Aoba Island, Vanuatu
Coordinates	15.4720001°S, 167.8350067°E
Time zone	UTC+11:00
Airport classification	Regional domestic airport; cargo use requires operational confirmation

Key Highlights

Regional rather than hub infrastructureRedcliffe Airport should not be assumed to provide the warehouse, bonded-storage or cargo-screening capacity of a major international gateway.

Domestic feeder relevanceInternational cargo may require transfer through a confirmed Vanuatu gateway, followed by a separately arranged island-sector movement.

Schedule sensitivitySmall-island operations can be affected by aircraft availability, payload restrictions, weather, daylight, and local handling resources.

Pre-clearance is essentialOur team must verify whether the shipment can be accepted, manifested, stored and released locally before booking a final routing.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied airport data does not establish a dedicated cargo terminal or specialized warehouse capability at Redcliffe Airport. Our service team therefore treats the following functions as confirmation items rather than guaranteed facilities:

Acceptance and build-up: confirm the local handling party, cargo acceptance hours, pallet or container restrictions, weighing procedure and aircraft loading limits.
Storage: verify whether short-term covered storage exists. Do not assume bonded, customs-supervised, temperature-controlled or secure storage.
Special cargo: obtain written acceptance for dangerous goods, lithium batteries, perishables, pharmaceuticals, live animals, valuables or oversized pieces before tender.
Screening and documentation: confirm available security-screening arrangements and whether cargo documents must be submitted at the connecting gateway.
Delivery and collection: arrange consignee pickup or local delivery in advance, including vehicle access, contact details and proof-of-delivery requirements.

Routes & Transit Times

Redcliffe Airport should normally be evaluated as a domestic island-sector destination, not as a stand-alone international airfreight gateway.
For overseas shipments, our team will compare a confirmed international gateway, available domestic uplift and the final island delivery leg. The carrier, connection point and aircraft type must be confirmed at quotation stage.
No fixed transit time should be promised. Total lead time depends on international uplift, inter-island schedule, cargo acceptance cut-off, aircraft payload, weather, weekends and local delivery arrangements.
For urgent or high-value cargo, we recommend obtaining a complete door-to-door routing rather than booking an airport-to-airport movement without a confirmed onward plan.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

The practical hinterland is Redcliffe and the communities of Aoba Island, with final distribution dependent on local roads, consignee access and inter-island supply links. Our platform commonly assesses the following cargo profiles for feasibility:

Time-sensitive household, retail and business supplies requiring replenishment from a larger Vanuatu gateway.
Small parcels, documents, spare parts and maintenance items where shipment size justifies air transport.
Local agricultural or island-produced goods, subject to packaging, phytosanitary, acceptance and onward-market requirements.
Humanitarian, project and essential-service cargo, which may require advance coordination with the consignee and local authorities.

Commodity suitability is not determined by airport code alone. Packaging, declared value, import permissions, aircraft limitations and the actual handling provider remain decisive.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: request the actual cargo acceptance and documentation cut-off for the confirmed operating sector; a small airport may require cargo to be positioned well before departure.
Dangerous goods: submit the correct declaration, packing instructions, marks and labels before booking. Acceptance depends on the carrier, aircraft and local handling capability.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: use validated packaging and a contingency plan. Do not assume refrigerated storage, active cooling or uninterrupted temperature monitoring at the airport.
Customs and release: prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, permits and consignee details. Customs inspection, import approval and release arrangements must be confirmed for the actual routing.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, consignee contact and requested delivery date before rate checking.
Request a routing that identifies the international gateway, domestic transfer point, handling party and final delivery responsibility; avoid relying on an unconfirmed through bill.
Use strong, lightweight packaging suitable for repeated handling and island-sector transfer. Clearly mark piece count, consignee details, orientation and special handling requirements.
For urgent, fragile, temperature-sensitive or regulated freight, keep a fallback option such as later uplift, alternative gateway or sea-air combination subject to feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Redcliffe Airport handle international export cargo directly?: It should not be assumed. Our team will first verify the operating carrier, customs process, cargo acceptance arrangement and onward international connection. A gateway transfer may be required.

Can our shipment be delivered to Redcliffe by air?: Potentially, subject to an operating service, aircraft payload, cargo acceptance and local delivery capability. We confirm the complete routing before booking.

Are dangerous goods accepted at Redcliffe Airport?: Acceptance is conditional and commodity-specific. The carrier and handling provider must approve the shipment in advance against the applicable dangerous-goods documentation and aircraft restrictions.

Is cold-chain delivery available?: Do not presume that cold rooms or active temperature control are available. Our service team will verify the handling chain and may recommend validated passive packaging or an alternative routing.

What information is needed for a quotation?: Provide origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, packing type, value, required delivery date and any DG, battery, perishable, live-animal or oversized details.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport name, codes, coordinates, location and time zone are reproduced from the supplied airport master data for Redcliffe Airport. Operational statements concerning cargo acceptance, storage, schedules, handling, customs release and transit time are presented as verification requirements because these conditions can change and were not specified in the supplied data.

Code and aviation-reference cross-checks may be performed through iata.org and icao.int. Final booking information must be confirmed with the operating carrier, appointed ground handler and relevant Vanuatu authorities for the shipment date.