# Bauerfield International Airport (VLI)

> Port Vila, VU · IATA: VLI · ICAO: NVVV · Large Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `VLI` |
| ICAO | `NVVV` |
| City | Port Vila |
| Country | VU |
| Type | Large Airport |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -17.69930, 168.32001 |

## Description

Around 1,125 tonnes of air cargo moved through Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) in 2019 — a modest figure that nonetheless underpins supply for the islands of Vanuatu. The 2,600-metre runway at Port Vila, on Efate, has been reinforced for Code E aircraft up to the Airbus A330, which operate roughly twice a week alongside narrowbody services to Australia, New Zealand and neighbouring states. Most freight travels in the holds of these scheduled passenger jets rather than on dedicated freighters. The cargo terminal offers refrigerated storage and surveillance, supporting pharmaceuticals and perishable imports. Vanuatu enforces strict customs and biosecurity controls to protect its agriculture from imported pests. From the apron, road transport and coastal shipping distribute goods across Efate and on to the outer islands. For forwarders, VLI is the country's principal point of entry, backed up by Santo Pekoa (SON) in the north.

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