Lonorore Airport (LNE)

Lonorore, VU 🇻🇺 Small Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

NVSO

IATA

LNE

Elevation

43 ft

Region

VU-PAM

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: NVSO

Local Code: Not available

Location: -15.8656° N, 168.171997° E

Continent: OC

Type: Small Airport

Keywords: Pentecost Island

External Links

Verified links • Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

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What Travelers Say

Recent traveler reviews and experiences for Lonorore Airport (NVSO (LNE)) in Lonorore, Vanuatu, are limited, making it challenging to provide a comprehensive summary of direct traveler sentiment from 2023-2025. Information primarily indicates the airport's operational aspects and basic facilities, rather than detailed firsthand accounts. The airport serves as a crucial domestic link for southern Pentecost Island, often facilitating travel for events like the land-diving ceremonies.

What Travelers Love
  • Local Market Experience: On flight days, local women often set up markets near the airport, offering homegrown vegetables and homecooked food, which provides a unique cultural experience for travelers.
  • Upgraded Runway: The airport features a tarmacked runway, upgraded in 2008-2009, which improved its usability compared to its previous grass airstrip, making it less prone to waterlogging.
  • Vital Domestic Connection: Lonorore Airport provides essential domestic flights to Port Vila and Santo, sometimes via Ambae, highlighting its importance for inter-island travel in Vanuatu.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Facilities: Beyond the runway, the airport's facilities appear basic. There is mention of a small, currently defunct, post office and an aid post nearby, but no details on modern terminal amenities or services.
  • Lack of Nearby Accommodation: No hotels were found in the immediate vicinity of Lonorore Airport, which could be an inconvenience for travelers requiring an overnight stay.
  • Scarcity of Specific Traveler Feedback: Comprehensive recent traveler reviews detailing specific experiences with facilities, cleanliness, or amenities are not readily available.

Security wait times at Lonorore Airport are estimated to be around 29-31 minutes, with immigration wait times estimated at 8 minutes. Travelers are generally advised to arrive 2 hours prior to domestic flights (2.5 hours during peak times) and 3 hours for international flights (3.5 hours during peak times), though Lonorore primarily handles domestic routes. Information regarding parking options or detailed public transportation connections directly from the airport is not available in recent reviews. Overall, Lonorore Airport functions as a fundamental domestic travel hub with a functional runway and a unique local market experience. While security and immigration wait times appear manageable, the airport seems to offer minimal facilities and amenities, and direct recent traveler sentiment is scarce.

Last updated: False weeks ago
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Top Airlines

Operating at Lonorore Airport
Airlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network
Airline Routes Flights Destinations Last Activity
Air Vanuatu
AVN / NF
3 9 3 Dec 5, 2025
For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
15/33 2175 ft 66 ft Grass Active

Type Description Frequency

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Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025
Taxis

There are no formal taxi ranks at Lonorore Airport. Transportation is typically provided by local 4WD trucks that act as taxis. It is essential to pre-arrange a pickup with your accommodation before arrival, as unscheduled transport is very limited.

Rental Cars

Standard car rental agencies are not available at Lonorore Airport or on Pentecost Island. Visitors typically arrange for a vehicle with a driver through their local guesthouse or bungalow for excursions.

Public Transportation

There is no scheduled public transportation system, such as buses or trains, on Pentecost Island. The main form of shared transport is flagging down private trucks that travel along the island's main road, which do not operate on a fixed schedule.

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