Flight Support · Vanuatu

Southwest Bay Airport

NVSX · SWJ
Malekula Island, Vanuatu
16°29'11.0"S 167°26'49.9"E
ICAO NVSX · IATA SWJ

LFS's 24/7 ops desk can coordinate flight support requests for Southwest Bay Airport (NVSX · SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu. From flight planning and CAA permits to contract fuel, ground handling, crew hotac and concierge, every service is delivered through a single point of contact and consolidated on a single invoice.

Airport specifications
Longest runway
2,674 ft
815 m
Runways
1
active runways
Field elevation
—
Coordinates
-16.4864, 167.4472
16°29'11.0"S 167°26'49.9"E
Operating hours
Contact OPS
Customs hours
Not AOE
Curfew
None on file
LFS coverage
Partner network
Airport facts · NVSX
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Southwest Bay Airport is identified by ICAO location indicator NVSX and IATA code SWJ.

It serves the municipality of Malekula Island, Vanuatu.

The aerodrome reference point is -16.4864°, 167.4472°.

Our dataset lists 1 runway, the longest 2,674 ft (815 m).

The nearest larger airport is Lamap Airport (LPM), about 22 NM away.

About Malekula Island

Operational context

Southwest Bay Airport (NVSX · SWJ) serves Malekula Island, Vanuatu. Its longest runway measures 2,674 ft (815 m) — indicative planning data only; runway strength, surface, equipment and access must be confirmed with the airport.

For crew, LFS coordinates ground transport, vetted hotac and visa support in Malekula Island.For passengers, VIP terminal access, concierge and security screening can be arranged on short notice. All services are delivered through a single LFS account manager and consolidated on a single invoice.

Services at NVSX
Flight Dispatch
  • ▸OFP & route optimization
  • ▸Weather & NOTAM brief
  • ▸ETOPS / EDTO planning
  • ▸Fuel & payload calculations
Permits & Slots
  • ▸Overflight clearances
  • ▸Landing permits
  • ▸Slot coordination
  • ▸Diplomatic & charter approvals
Contract Fuel
  • ▸Negotiated into-plane pricing
  • ▸Single consolidated invoice
  • ▸Fuel quality assurance
  • ▸24/7 release coordination
Ground Handling
  • ▸Marshalling, GPU, stairs
  • ▸Lavatory & potable water
  • ▸Baggage & security
  • ▸VIP terminal access
Crew & PAX
  • ▸Hotac & ground transport
  • ▸Visas & immigration support
  • ▸Catering coordination
  • ▸Concierge & meet-and-greet
24/7 OPS
  • ▸Live trip dashboard
  • ▸Document delivery
  • ▸eAPIS / GENDEC filing
  • ▸On-the-ground supervision
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