ZGU

Gaua Island Airport

Gaua Island · VanuatuICAO NVSQ

Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) is an airport serving Gaua Island, Vanuatu, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 14° 13' 5.2" S, 167° 35' 13.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 100 feet (30 meters) above sea level. With 3 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

100/ 30m

Pacific/Efate

GMT+11

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Airport Details

IATA Code

ZGU

ICAO Code

NVSQ

City

Gaua Island

Country

Vanuatu

Elevation

100 ft

Local Time

05:32 AM (GMT+11)

Coordinates

Latitude:-14.2181°

Longitude:167.5870°

Popular Routes from ZGU

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
MTV	Ablow, Vanuatu	39 mi	0h 34m	short-haul	16 kg	View
SON	Santo, Vanuatu	92 mi	0h 40m	short-haul	38 kg	View
TOH	Loh/Linua, Vanuatu	88 mi	0h 40m	short-haul	36 kg	View

Airlines Operating at ZGU

1 active airline serving Gaua Island 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 Gaua Island Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Sola Airport	SLH	Sola	Vanuatu	41 km
Mota Lava Airport	MTV	Ablow	Vanuatu	63 km
Maewo-Naone Airport	MWF	Maewo Island	Vanuatu	102 km
Walaha Airport	WLH	Walaha	Vanuatu	133 km
Longana Airport	LOD	Longana	Vanuatu	127 km
Santo Pekoa International Airport	SON	Santo	Vanuatu	148 km
Sara Airport	SSR	Pentecost Island	Vanuatu	151 km
Torres Airstrip	TOH	Loh/Linua	Vanuatu	142 km

Other Airports in Vanuatu

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 14° 13' 5.2" S
Longitude (DMS): 167° 35' 13.2" E
Latitude (Decimal): -14.218100
Longitude (Decimal): 167.587006
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Pacific/Efate
UTC Offset: GMT+11
Current Local Time: 05:32 AM
Elevation (ft): 100 ft
Elevation (m): 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Gaua Island Airport?

The IATA code for Gaua Island Airport is ZGU, and its ICAO code is NVSQ. The airport is located in Gaua Island, Vanuatu.

How many destinations can you fly to from ZGU?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu.

What airlines fly from ZGU?

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

What timezone is Gaua Island Airport in?

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

What is the elevation of Gaua Island Airport?

Gaua Island Airport sits at an elevation of 100 feet (30 meters) above sea level.

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