PBJ

Tavie Airport

Paama Island · VanuatuICAO NVSI

Tavie Airport (PBJ) is an airport serving Paama Island, Vanuatu, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 16° 26' 20.4" S, 168° 15' 25.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 160 feet (49 meters) above sea level. With 2 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Efate (GMT+11).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

160/ 49m

Pacific/Efate

GMT+11

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Airport Details

IATA Code

PBJ

ICAO Code

NVSI

City

Paama Island

Country

Vanuatu

Elevation

160 ft

Local Time

05:31 AM (GMT+11)

Coordinates

Latitude:-16.4390°

Longitude:168.2570°

Popular Routes from PBJ

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
ULB	Ambryn Island, Vanuatu	8 mi	0h 31m	short-haul	3 kg	View
VLI	Port-vila, Vanuatu	87 mi	0h 40m	short-haul	36 kg	View

Airlines Operating at PBJ

1 active airline serving Tavie Airport.

Air Vanuatu

NFVanuatu

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Tavie Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Uléi Airport	ULB	Ambryn Island	Vanuatu	13 km
Lamen Bay Airport	LNB	Lamen Bay	Vanuatu	19 km
Valesdir Airport	VLS	Valesdir	Vanuatu	40 km
Lamap Airport	LPM	Lamap	Vanuatu	46 km
Craig Cove Airport	CCV	Craig Cove	Vanuatu	40 km
Lonorore Airport	LNE	Lonorore	Vanuatu	64 km
Siwo Airport	EAE	Sangafa	Vanuatu	73 km
Tongoa Airport	TGH	Tongoa Island	Vanuatu	59 km

Other Airports in Vanuatu

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 16° 26' 20.4" S
Longitude (DMS): 168° 15' 25.2" E
Latitude (Decimal): -16.438999
Longitude (Decimal): 168.257004
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Pacific/Efate
UTC Offset: GMT+11
Current Local Time: 05:31 AM
Elevation (ft): 160 ft
Elevation (m): 49 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Tavie Airport?

The IATA code for Tavie Airport is PBJ, and its ICAO code is NVSI. The airport is located in Paama Island, Vanuatu.

How many destinations can you fly to from PBJ?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu.

What airlines fly from PBJ?

There are 1 airlines operating from PBJ, including Air Vanuatu.

What timezone is Tavie Airport in?

Tavie Airport is in the Pacific/Efate timezone (GMT+11). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Tavie Airport?

Tavie Airport sits at an elevation of 160 feet (49 meters) above sea level.

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