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DLY Dillon's Bay Airport
Dillon's Bay Airport (IATA: DLY, ICAO:NVVD) is located in the city of Dillon's Bay, Vanuatu.

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IATA Code

DLY

ICAO Code

NVVD

Name

Dillon's Bay Airport

Type

Country / Region

Vanuatu (VU)

City

Dillon's Bay

Latitude

-18.7693996

Longitude

169.0010071

Time Zone

UTC+11:00

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Airport Overview

Dillon's Bay Airport (DLY), ICAO code NVVD, serves Dillon's Bay on Erromango Island in Tafea Province, Vanuatu. Its location at approximately 18.7694°S, 169.0010°E and local time zone UTC+11:00 place it within a remote island logistics environment rather than an international cargo gateway. The airport is best assessed as a small regional access point supporting local passenger connectivity, essential supplies and limited airfreight movements subject to aircraft availability and operating conditions. Our service team treats shipments through Dillon's Bay Airport as pre-coordinated regional air cargo: uplift, ground handling, customs arrangements and final delivery must be confirmed individually before cargo is accepted. For international shipments, consolidation through a larger Vanuatu gateway and onward domestic transfer may be more practical than routing cargo directly to the island.

Airport name	Dillon's Bay Airport
IATA / ICAO	DLY / NVVD
Location	Dillon's Bay, Erromango, Tafea, Vanuatu
Coordinates	18.7693996°S, 169.0010071°E
Time zone	UTC+11:00
Operational profile	Regional island airport; cargo handling and flight acceptance require advance confirmation

Key Highlights

Remote island accessErromango is separated from Vanuatu's principal commercial gateways, so international cargo normally requires a gateway connection and domestic onward movement.

Limited cargo infrastructureDo not assume the presence of a dedicated cargo terminal, cold store, dangerous-goods facility or bonded warehouse; these capabilities must be verified for each shipment.

Schedule sensitivityAircraft availability, weather, runway conditions, passenger demand and operational priorities can materially affect uplift and delivery planning.

Pre-arranged handlingOur service team should confirm acceptance, handling responsibility, consignee contact and collection arrangements before the shipper releases cargo.

Best suited to essential consignmentsTime-critical medical, retail, construction and community supply shipments require conservative planning and a clearly defined contingency route.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Dillon's Bay Airport should be handled as a small regional station. The following services are subject to local confirmation rather than assumed as standard airport infrastructure:

Acceptance and handling: Cargo acceptance may be coordinated through the operating carrier, local representative or another nominated handling party. Piece count, dimensions and weight should be provided in advance.
Storage: Dedicated general-cargo, temperature-controlled, bonded or dangerous-goods storage should not be presumed. Minimise dwell time and arrange collection immediately after arrival where possible.
Build-up and equipment: Unit-load-device handling, forklifts, pallet trucks, screening equipment and heavy-lift capability require case-by-case confirmation.
Customs and inspection: Import clearance, inspection and release arrangements may depend on the local customs presence and the shipment's gateway routing. Our team can coordinate the required pre-alert and broker instructions.
Last-mile delivery: Airport-to-consignee transport on Erromango may be limited. Confirm road access, vehicle suitability, delivery hours and consignee availability before booking.

Routes & Transit Times

International routing: Cargo is generally more likely to move through a principal Vanuatu gateway before any domestic connection to Erromango. The exact gateway, carrier combination and transfer sequence must be confirmed at quotation stage.
Domestic connection: Local uplift may depend on available aircraft capacity, passenger operations, weather and the carrier's operating programme. Scheduled service should not be treated as guaranteed cargo capacity.
Transit planning: Our quotations should be issued on a subject-to-confirmation basis, with buffer time for inter-island transfer, cargo roll-over, customs release and local delivery.
Alternative routing: For urgent or oversized cargo, compare air-to-gateway plus domestic transfer with sea freight, charter feasibility or delivery through another suitable Vanuatu island gateway.

No fixed carrier, frequency or transit promise is made here. Final routing and cut-off instructions are confirmed only after carrier and local handling acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Dillon's Bay Airport primarily supports Dillon's Bay and nearby communities on Erromango. Its cargo role is regional and supply-oriented rather than based on a large export manufacturing or distribution cluster.

Essential suppliesPackaged food, household necessities, small retail replenishment and community supplies may be suitable when accepted by the operating carrier.

Medical and public-service cargoUrgent medicines, clinical consumables and relief items require controlled documentation, secure packing and advance handling confirmation.

Construction and maintenance itemsTools, spare parts and small project materials may move by air when dimensions, weight and aircraft-loading limitations permit.

Local agricultural productsPotential outbound produce or other island-origin goods require confirmation of packaging, phytosanitary requirements, inspection and available uplift before sale or dispatch.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: There may be no publicly consistent cargo cut-off applicable to every movement. Our service team should obtain the carrier's acceptance deadline, weighing point, documentation cut-off and handover location in writing.
Dangerous goods: Batteries, aerosols, fuels, chemicals, medical specimens and other regulated articles require classification under applicable air transport rules. Do not tender them until the carrier confirms acceptance and the required declaration, packaging and labels are approved.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume refrigerated storage or active temperature control. Use validated packaging, provide handling instructions and plan immediate collection; medicines may require additional import or health documentation.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybill details, permits and consignee information must be consistent. Customs or biosecurity inspection can extend release time, particularly for food, plant, animal and medical shipments.

Shipping Tips

Send our team the commodity description, HS code, pieces, gross weight, dimensions, value, origin, consignee contact and requested delivery date before cargo is packed for dispatch.
Use compact, moisture-resistant packaging suitable for multiple handling stages. Mark each piece clearly and avoid over-dimensional packages unless aircraft loading has been specifically approved.
Request a written confirmation covering the full routing, domestic connection, handling party, document cut-off, acceptance conditions and contingency plan.
For urgent or high-value shipments, arrange consignee availability and local transport in advance; where direct island uplift is uncertain, compare gateway delivery, sea freight or a charter assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Dillon's Bay Airport receive international air cargo directly?

International cargo acceptance should not be assumed. Our team normally checks a suitable Vanuatu gateway, domestic uplift availability, customs arrangements and local delivery capability before proposing a complete route.

Is there a fixed cargo cut-off time?

A universal cut-off should not be relied upon. The applicable deadline can vary by operating carrier, aircraft, cargo type and local handling arrangement, so we obtain the confirmed cut-off for each booking.

Can temperature-controlled medicines be shipped to Dillon's Bay Airport?

Potentially, subject to carrier acceptance, packaging validation, import documentation and immediate consignee collection. Because dedicated cold storage should not be presumed, our team will assess a gateway, passive packaging or an alternative route.

Are dangerous goods accepted?

Only after commodity classification and written carrier approval. Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, fuels and medical specimens may face route-specific restrictions, packaging requirements or refusal.

What information is required for a quotation?

Provide the commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, origin, consignee details, delivery point, requested date and any permit, temperature or dangerous-goods requirement. This allows our team to test the complete route rather than quote airport-to-airport in isolation.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport name, codes, location, coordinates, address and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport master data for Dillon's Bay Airport. Operational statements are qualified logistics guidance for a small regional island airport and are not a representation of current carrier schedules, facilities, customs staffing or cargo acceptance.

Code and aviation reference boundary: IATA and ICAO reference frameworks may be consulted through iata.org and icao.int.
Verification boundary: Current flight availability, cargo cut-offs, handling equipment, dangerous-goods acceptance, customs procedures and local delivery conditions must be reconfirmed with the operating carrier, relevant Vanuatu authorities and the consignee before shipment release.
Data policy: No unverified runway dimensions, cargo throughput, terminal area, warehouse capability, airline schedule or transit-time commitment is presented.