# Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON)

> Luganville, VU · IATA: SON · ICAO: NVSS · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `SON` |
| ICAO | `NVSS` |
| City | Luganville |
| Country | VU |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 56 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | -15.50500, 167.22000 |

## Description

Set on Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu's largest island, Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) at Luganville traces its sturdy runway back to a 1942 U.S. wartime airfield. The 2,400-metre strip is robust enough for large jets, but everyday traffic is regional — Solomon Airlines and domestic flights from Port Vila. Air freight moves mainly in passenger holds: copra, beef and fish head out, while consumer goods come in. Heavier international consignments are consolidated through the main gateway at Bauerfield (VLI). As Vanuatu's second airport, SON keeps the thinly populated north of the archipelago supplied.

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