SON
Santo Pekoa International Airport
Santo · VanuatuICAO NVSS
Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) is an airport serving Santo, Vanuatu, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 15° 30' 18.0" S, 167° 13' 12.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level. With 10 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Efate (GMT+11).
Destinations
10
Airlines
2
Elevation ft
184/ 56m
Pacific/Efate
GMT+11
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SON
ICAO Code
NVSS
City
Santo
Country
Vanuatu
Elevation
184 ft
Local Time
05:29 AM (GMT+11)
Coordinates
Latitude:-15.5050°
Longitude:167.2200°
Popular Routes from SON
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNE | Brisbane, Australia | 1,220 mi | 2h 59m | medium-haul | 306 kg | View |
| LNE | Lonorore, Vanuatu | 68 mi | 0h 38m | short-haul | 28 kg | View |
| LOD | Longana, Vanuatu | 52 mi | 0h 36m | short-haul | 21 kg | View |
| MWF | Maewo Island, Vanuatu | 67 mi | 0h 38m | short-haul | 28 kg | View |
| NUS | Norsup, Vanuatu | 41 mi | 0h 35m | short-haul | 17 kg | View |
| SLH | Sola, Vanuatu | 116 mi | 0h 43m | short-haul | 47 kg | View |
| SSR | Pentecost Island, Vanuatu | 62 mi | 0h 37m | short-haul | 26 kg | View |
| VLI | Port-vila, Vanuatu | 168 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 69 kg | View |
| WLH | Walaha, Vanuatu | 32 mi | 0h 34m | short-haul | 13 kg | View |
| ZGU | Gaua Island, Vanuatu | 92 mi | 0h 40m | short-haul | 38 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SON
2 active airlines serving Santo Pekoa International Airport.
Air Vanuatu
NFVanuatu
Qantas
QFAustralia
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 Santo Pekoa International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walaha Airport | WLH | Walaha | Vanuatu | 52 km |
| Norsup Airport | NUS | Norsup | Vanuatu | 66 km |
| Longana Airport | LOD | Longana | Vanuatu | 83 km |
| Sara Airport | SSR | Pentecost Island | Vanuatu | 100 km |
| Southwest Bay Airport | SWJ | Malekula Island | Vanuatu | 111 km |
| Lonorore Airport | LNE | Lonorore | Vanuatu | 110 km |
| Maewo-Naone Airport | MWF | Maewo Island | Vanuatu | 108 km |
| Craig Cove Airport | CCV | Craig Cove | Vanuatu | 113 km |
Other Airports in Vanuatu
Mota Lava Airport
MTVAblow
Uléi Airport
ULBAmbryn Island
Aneityum Airport
AUYAnelghowhat
Aniwa Airport
AWDAniwa
Craig Cove Airport
CCVCraig Cove
Dillon's Bay Airport
DLYDillon's Bay
Futuna Airport
FTAFutuna Island
Gaua Island Airport
ZGUGaua Island
Ipota Airport
IPAIpota
Lamap Airport
LPMLamap
Lamen Bay Airport
LNBLamen Bay
Torres Airstrip
TOHLoh/Linua
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 15° 30' 18.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 167° 13' 12.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -15.505000
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 167.220001
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Pacific/Efate
- UTC Offset
- GMT+11
- Current Local Time
- 05:29 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 184 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 56 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Santo Pekoa International Airport?
The IATA code for Santo Pekoa International Airport is SON, and its ICAO code is NVSS. The airport is located in Santo, Vanuatu.
How many destinations can you fly to from SON?
There are 10 direct destinations available from Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Santo, Vanuatu.
What airlines fly from SON?
There are 2 airlines operating from SON, including Air Vanuatu, Qantas.
What timezone is Santo Pekoa International Airport in?
Santo Pekoa International Airport is in the Pacific/Efate timezone (GMT+11). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Santo Pekoa International Airport?
Santo Pekoa International Airport sits at an elevation of 184 feet (56 meters) above sea level.
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