Whitegrass Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Tanna Island, Vanuatu. Its IATA code is TAH and its ICAO code is NVVW. The airport lies at an elevation of 19 ft (6 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 15/33, 4,035 ft (1,230 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Efate time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- TAH
- ICAO code
- NVVW
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 19 ft (6 m)
- Coordinates
- -19.4551, 169.2240
- Time zone
- Pacific/Efate
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 4,035 ft · 1,230 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Whitegrass Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FTA Futuna Airport | Futuna Island, Vanuatu | 106 km · 66 mi |
| VLI Bauerfield International Airport | Port Vila, Vanuatu | 217 km · 135 mi |
| TGJ Tiga Airport | Tiga, New Caledonia | 235 km · 146 mi |
| LIF Lifou Airport | Lifou, New Caledonia | 254 km · 158 mi |
| MEE Maré Airport | Maré, New Caledonia | 257 km · 160 mi |
| TGH Tongoa Airport | Tongoa Island, Vanuatu | 294 km · 183 mi |
| UVE Ouvéa Airport | Ouvéa, New Caledonia | 307 km · 191 mi |
| VLS Valesdir Airport | Epi Island, Vanuatu | 316 km · 196 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from TAH. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 2,403 | 1,493 | 1,298 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,858 | 4,261 | 3,703 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,475 | 4,645 | 4,036 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,571 | 5,326 | 4,628 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,683 | 6,017 | 5,228 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,885 | 6,764 | 5,877 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,225 | 6,975 | 6,061 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,667 | 7,871 | 6,840 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,248 | 8,232 | 7,153 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,424 | 8,341 | 7,248 | View route |
| JFK New York | 13,655 | 8,485 | 7,373 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,873 | 8,620 | 7,491 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 15,571 | 9,676 | 8,408 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 16,209 | 10,072 | 8,752 | View route |
| LHR London | 16,343 | 10,155 | 8,824 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 16,520 | 10,265 | 8,920 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | VILA FLT SVC | 655.300 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 120.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Whitegrass Airport?
The IATA code of Whitegrass Airport is TAH and its ICAO code is NVVW.
Where is Whitegrass Airport located?
Whitegrass Airport is in Tanna Island, Tafea, Vanuatu, at -19.4551, 169.2240.
What time zone is Whitegrass Airport in?
Whitegrass 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 Whitegrass Airport?
The longest runway listed is 15/33, 4,035 ft (1,230 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Whitegrass Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Futuna Airport (FTA), about 106 km (66 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.