Longana Airport (LOD)

Longana, VU 🇻🇺 Small Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

NVSG

IATA

LOD

Elevation

167 ft

Region

VU-PAM

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: NVSG

Local Code: Not available

Location: -15.3067° N, 167.966995° E

Continent: OC

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Recent traveler reviews and experiences specifically for Longana Airport (NVSG (LOD)) in Longana, Vanuatu, are limited. Information available indicates some operational details and current wait times, but a comprehensive collection of traveler sentiment and detailed facility reviews is not readily found. Overall traveler sentiment is therefore difficult to ascertain from recent specific reviews.

What Travelers Love

Efficient Customs/Immigration: Travelers may appreciate the relatively short reported wait times for immigration and customs, estimated at around 8 minutes.
Air Connectivity: The airport offers connections to other key locations within Vanuatu, with Air Vanuatu operating flights to Luganville and Port Vila.

Common Complaints

Security Wait Times: Current security checkpoint wait times at Longana Airport are reported to be around 28 minutes, which might be a point of consideration for some travelers.
Limited Public Review Data: A significant lack of detailed, recent traveler reviews makes it challenging to identify common sentiments regarding facilities, amenities, cleanliness, or specific recurring issues.

Due to the limited availability of recent, specific traveler reviews, a complete picture of traveler satisfaction and detailed experiences at Longana Airport remains somewhat unconfirmed. Travelers should factor in the reported security wait times and the regional nature of the airport when planning their journey.

Generated False weeks ago

This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

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Top Airlines

Operating at Longana Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
Air Vanuatu `AVN` / `NF`	3	7	3	Dec 10, 2025

Showing top 1 airlines by flight activity. Data includes observed departures and route networks from this airport.

For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`04/22`	2887 ft	92 ft	Grass	Active

Type	Description	Frequency

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

There are no formal, metered taxi services at Longana Airport. Transportation is typically provided by local drivers with private vehicles or trucks. It is essential to pre-arrange an airport transfer with your hotel, guesthouse, or bungalow before you arrive.

Rental Cars

No dedicated car rental agencies, either international or local, operate at Longana Airport or on the island of Ambae. Road conditions can be challenging. Visitors may be able to arrange for a private vehicle with a driver through their accommodation for excursions.

Public Transportation

There is no scheduled public bus or train system on Ambae Island. The main form of local transport consists of privately-owned utility trucks and minibuses that run informally along the main roads without a fixed timetable. This is not a reliable option for airport transfers.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.