Gaua Island Airport — Gaua Island, Vanuatu

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The airport code for Gaua Island Airport (Gaua Island) is ZGU — its ICAO code is NVSQ.

Distance & flight time from ZGU

Gaua Island Airport

Gaua Airport, coded ZGU, serves Gaua Island within Vanuatu's Torba province, a remote South Pacific island known for its dramatic volcanic landscape and Lake Letas, the largest lake in Vanuatu. The airport provides essential air connectivity for island residents, given Vanuatu's scattered archipelago geography, which makes sea and air travel the primary means of transportation between islands. ZGU handles small aircraft operated by regional Pacific carriers, supporting local commerce, medical transport, and limited tourism to Gaua's volcanic Mount Garet. As with much of Vanuatu's outer island infrastructure, the airport remains basic but indispensable for sustaining life on this isolated volcanic island.

Runways at Gaua Island Airport (ZGU)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
13/312802 ft (854 m)59 ft (18 m)Grass

Radio frequencies for Gaua Island Airport (ZGU)

No published frequency data for this airport.

Airports near Gaua Island Airport (ZGU)

ZGU, Gaua Airport, serves Gaua Island in Vanuatu's Torba province, connecting this remote volcanic South Pacific island to the wider archipelago.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Gaua Island Airport?

The IATA code for Gaua Island Airport is ZGU.

What is the ICAO code for Gaua Island Airport?

The ICAO code for Gaua Island Airport is NVSQ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.