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OWH Anelghowhat airport.
Anelghowhat airport. (IATA: OWH, ICAO:NVVA) is located in the city of Anelghowhat, Vanuatu.

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IATA Code

OWH

ICAO Code

NVVA

Name

Anelghowhat airport.

Type

Country / Region

Vanuatu (VU)

City

Anelghowhat

Latitude

-20.2491700

Longitude

169.7714000

Time Zone

UTC+11:00

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Airport Overview

Anelghowhat airport. (OWH)

Anelghowhat airport. is a small domestic island airport serving Anelghowhat on Aneityum, in southern Vanuatu. The supplied airport record identifies the facility as IATA OWH and ICAO NVVA, at approximately 20.249170° south and 169.771400° east, in the UTC+11:00 time zone. Its logistics role is regional access rather than international cargo consolidation: shipments normally require coordination with an inter-island passenger or mixed-load service and an onward gateway connection. Our service team treats this destination as a pre-booked, capacity-sensitive lane and verifies aircraft acceptance, operating days, handling arrangements, customs status and final delivery before accepting a firm routing.

Airport name	Anelghowhat airport.
IATA / ICAO	OWH / NVVA
Country and city	Vanuatu — Anelghowhat
Coordinates	20.249170° S, 169.771400° E
Time zone	UTC+11:00

Key Highlights

Regional airport profileBest suited to small, time-sensitive island consignments rather than palletized international cargo programs.

Gateway dependenceInternational freight generally needs an onward transfer through a suitable Vanuatu gateway, subject to current carrier schedules.

Capacity is variableAircraft type, passenger load, weather and operational priorities can materially affect cargo acceptance.

Pre-clearance is essentialRouting, documentation, handling and final-mile arrangements should be confirmed before cargo is tendered.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied data does not establish a dedicated cargo terminal, cold store, dangerous-goods warehouse, bonded warehouse or automated sorting facility at Anelghowhat airport. Our service team therefore plans on a controlled handover model and confirms each capability with the operating carrier or local ground representative.

Acceptance: advance booking and physical-dimension checks are recommended; loose or oversized cargo should not be sent to the airport without written acceptance.
Handling: assume basic ramp or passenger-baggage handling unless the appointed operator confirms cargo-specific equipment and build-up capability.
Temperature control: do not assume refrigerated storage, active containers, dry ice replenishment or power connections. Temperature-sensitive freight should be routed only after a handling plan is confirmed.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on carrier approval, packaging, labels, documentation and aircraft limitations. Unconfirmed dangerous goods should not be tendered.
Customs and storage: confirm whether import inspection, temporary holding and release are available locally; arrange prompt collection where storage capacity is limited.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical planning involves an inter-island movement within Vanuatu, followed by connection to an international gateway where export or import procedures can be completed.
Specific operating carriers, frequencies and available cargo space vary over time; our service team confirms the actual routing rather than promising a fixed flight or transit time.
International options may require transfer at a larger Vanuatu airport and onward connection through a regional Pacific gateway, depending on origin, destination and current network availability.
Weather, daylight operating restrictions, aircraft payload, passenger demand, missed connections, customs inspection and limited local handling can extend the door-to-door transit time.

For quotations, our team provides a routing subject to carrier confirmation. The booking should show each transfer point, the latest acceptance time, the planned collection date and the contingency arrangement for a rolled shipment.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area: the immediate Aneityum island community and local commercial, public-service and hospitality supply chains.
Likely outbound profile: small consignments of local produce, specialty products or documents, subject to packaging, agricultural controls and carrier acceptance.
Likely inbound profile: essential supplies, spare parts, retail replenishment, tools, telecommunications items and maintenance materials.
Humanitarian and project freight: urgent medical supplies, relief items and infrastructure components require prior acceptance, handling confirmation and appropriate regulatory review.
Consolidation: low-volume freight is often more practical when consolidated at an approved gateway, provided the shipment remains compatible with weight, size and customs requirements.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: no universal cargo cut-off should be assumed. The carrier or local handler must confirm the acceptance deadline, documentation deadline and handover location for the booked movement.
Shipment documents: prepare a correctly described commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, consignee contact, customs information and any permits required for the commodity and route.
Regulated cargo: dangerous goods, lithium batteries, dry ice, medicines, biological materials, live animals, plants, food and oversized pieces need commodity-specific pre-approval. Generic descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” are unsuitable.
Release and delivery: arrange a reachable consignee and local collection plan. Inspection, limited storage, weather disruption or a missed island connection may require rebooking or return-to-origin instructions.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, packing details and required delivery date before requesting a firm quotation.
Use robust, moisture-resistant packaging with clear piece marks; keep each piece within the confirmed aircraft and handling limits and avoid unapproved overhang or irregular shapes.
For perishables or healthcare cargo, state the required temperature range, packaging method, coolant type, maximum transit exposure and emergency contact before booking.
Build a gateway alternative into the plan, such as later uplift, an alternative Vanuatu connection or sea-air / sea freight for non-urgent cargo, when the operating carrier cannot confirm capacity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Anelghowhat airport. handle international export cargo directly?

It should be planned as a regional island point rather than assumed to be a direct international cargo gateway. Our service team confirms the actual inter-island and international transfer sequence, export documentation point and carrier acceptance before booking.

Can we send cargo to the airport without a confirmed booking?

No. Variable aircraft capacity and local handling arrangements make pre-booking essential. Cargo should not be delivered until the carrier or appointed handler has confirmed acceptance, handover instructions and the applicable cut-off.

Are chilled, frozen or pharmaceutical shipments suitable for this destination?

They may be possible only with a confirmed end-to-end handling plan. Do not assume cold storage, power, dry ice replenishment or priority handling at Anelghowhat airport.; our team verifies packaging, transfer exposure, carrier approval and collection timing first.

What information is required for dangerous goods?

Provide the proper shipping name, UN number where applicable, class or division, packing group, quantity, package type, battery details if relevant, shipper’s declaration and supporting approvals. Acceptance remains subject to the operating carrier and aircraft restrictions.

What is the most reliable alternative when island uplift is unavailable?

For urgent freight, our team checks the next confirmed island connection or a suitable regional gateway. For non-urgent cargo, consolidation and sea freight may offer a more predictable solution, subject to destination access and customs planning.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identifiers, name, location, country, city, coordinates and time zone in this module are taken from the airport record supplied for this page. Operational comments are presented as conditional freight-planning guidance for a small regional island airport and do not represent confirmed facilities, schedules, carrier commitments or regulatory rulings.

Verified input fields	IATA OWH; ICAO NVVA; Anelghowhat airport.; Vanuatu; Anelghowhat; coordinates; UTC+11:00.
Operational verification boundary	Current flight availability, aircraft capacity, cargo acceptance, cut-offs, handling equipment, customs procedures, storage and delivery arrangements must be confirmed with the operating carrier, appointed ground handler and relevant authorities before shipment tender.
Commercial use	Our service team uses this profile for preliminary routing assessment only. A binding quotation and booking confirmation govern the actual shipment.