SWJ

Southwest Bay Airport

Malekula Island · VanuatuICAO NVSX

Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) is an airport serving Malekula Island, Vanuatu, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 16° 29' 11.0" S, 167° 26' 49.9" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 68 feet (21 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

68/ 21m

Pacific/Efate

GMT+11

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Airport Details

IATA Code

SWJ

ICAO Code

NVSX

City

Malekula Island

Country

Vanuatu

Elevation

68 ft

Local Time

04:32 AM (GMT+11)

Coordinates

Latitude:-16.4864°

Longitude:167.4472°

Popular Routes from SWJ

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
NUS	Norsup, Vanuatu	28 mi	0h 33m	short-haul	11 kg	View
VLI	Port-vila, Vanuatu	101 mi	0h 42m	short-haul	42 kg	View

Airlines Operating at SWJ

1 active airline serving Southwest Bay 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 Southwest Bay Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Lamap Airport	LPM	Lamap	Vanuatu	41 km
Norsup Airport	NUS	Norsup	Vanuatu	45 km
Craig Cove Airport	CCV	Craig Cove	Vanuatu	57 km
Lamen Bay Airport	LNB	Lamen Bay	Vanuatu	77 km
Tavie Airport	PBJ	Paama Island	Vanuatu	87 km
Uléi Airport	ULB	Ambryn Island	Vanuatu	93 km
Valesdir Airport	VLS	Valesdir	Vanuatu	85 km
Santo Pekoa International Airport	SON	Santo	Vanuatu	111 km

Other Airports in Vanuatu

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 16° 29' 11.0" S
Longitude (DMS): 167° 26' 49.9" E
Latitude (Decimal): -16.486400
Longitude (Decimal): 167.447200
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Pacific/Efate
UTC Offset: GMT+11
Current Local Time: 04:32 AM
Elevation (ft): 68 ft
Elevation (m): 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Southwest Bay Airport?

The IATA code for Southwest Bay Airport is SWJ, and its ICAO code is NVSX. The airport is located in Malekula Island, Vanuatu.

How many destinations can you fly to from SWJ?

There are 2 direct destinations available from Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu.

What airlines fly from SWJ?

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

What timezone is Southwest Bay Airport in?

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

What is the elevation of Southwest Bay Airport?

Southwest Bay Airport sits at an elevation of 68 feet (21 meters) above sea level.

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