Bauerfield International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-06Bauerfield International Airport is the main gateway to Vanuatu, on the island of Efate about 6 km from the centre of Port Vila. Airports Vanuatu Limited operates it. The field began as a United States military airstrip in 1942, named after Marine Corps pilot Harold Bauer, and now handles both international and domestic traffic.
Services at Bauerfield International Airport
3 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 2optionsCar RentalsAvis, HertzView car rentals guide
- 3optionsHotelsFatumaru Lodge, Travellers Motel, Holiday Inn Resort VanuatuView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- 2optionsShuttlesBountiful Tours and Transfers Vanuatu, SeeVanuatu Tour Co.View shuttles guide
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers489K489,416 in 2019
- Services7listed across 3 of 6 types
- Local timeEfate time
- IATAVLIICAO NVVV
- Opened1942
- Runways1
- Terminals1mixed
Terminals
1 terminal- MAMixedMain TerminalAir Vanuatu, Air Calin, Air Niugini, Jetstar, Qantas, Solomon Airlines, Virgin Australia
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- Port VilaSouth of the airport6 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Bauerfield International Airport?
Bauerfield International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: VLI, ICAO: NVVV. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Bauerfield International Airport located?
Bauerfield International Airport is located in Port Vila, Shefa, Vanuatu. The airport coordinates are -17.6993°, 168.3200°.
What services are available at Bauerfield International Airport?
Bauerfield International Airport offers: 2 car rental companies, 3 nearby hotels, 2 shuttle services. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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