Santo Pekoa International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Luganville, Vanuatu. Its IATA code is SON and its ICAO code is NVSS. The airport lies at an elevation of 184 ft (56 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 6,523 ft (1,988 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Efate time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SON
- ICAO code
- NVSS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 184 ft (56 m)
- Coordinates
- -15.5050, 167.2200
- Time zone
- Pacific/Efate
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,523 ft · 1,988 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Santo Pekoa International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WLH Walaha Airport | Walaha, Vanuatu | 52 km · 32 mi |
| NUS Norsup Airport | Norsup, Vanuatu | 67 km · 42 mi |
| LOD Longana Airport | Longana, Vanuatu | 83 km · 52 mi |
| OLJ North West Santo Airport | Olpoi, Vanuatu | 99 km · 62 mi |
| SSR Sara Airport | Pentecost Island, Vanuatu | 100 km · 62 mi |
| LNE Lonorore Airport | Lonorore, Vanuatu | 110 km · 68 mi |
| CCV Craig Cove Airport | Craig Cove, Vanuatu | 113 km · 70 mi |
| LPM Lamap Airport | Lamap, Vanuatu | 125 km · 78 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SON. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,606 | 1,619 | 1,407 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,370 | 3,958 | 3,440 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,192 | 4,469 | 3,883 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,095 | 5,030 | 4,371 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,586 | 5,957 | 5,176 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,836 | 6,733 | 5,851 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,952 | 6,805 | 5,914 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,634 | 7,850 | 6,822 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,899 | 8,015 | 6,965 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,556 | 8,423 | 7,320 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,603 | 8,452 | 7,345 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,344 | 8,913 | 7,745 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 15,116 | 9,393 | 8,162 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,723 | 9,770 | 8,489 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,868 | 9,860 | 8,568 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,037 | 9,965 | 8,660 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.100 |
| FSS | PORT VILA FLT SVC | 655.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Santo Pekoa International Airport?
The IATA code of Santo Pekoa International Airport is SON and its ICAO code is NVSS.
Where is Santo Pekoa International Airport located?
Santo Pekoa International Airport is in Luganville, Sanma, Vanuatu, at -15.5050, 167.2200.
What time zone is Santo Pekoa International Airport in?
Santo Pekoa International Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Efate. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Santo Pekoa International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 6,523 ft (1,988 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Santo Pekoa International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Walaha Airport (WLH), about 52 km (32 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.