MTV

Mota Lava Airport

Ablow · VanuatuICAO NVSA

Mota Lava Airport (MTV) is an airport serving Ablow, Vanuatu, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 13° 39' 57.6" S, 167° 42' 43.2" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 63 feet (19 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Pacific/Efate (GMT+11).

Destinations

Airlines

Elevation ft

63/ 19m

Pacific/Efate

GMT+11

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Airport Details

IATA Code

MTV

ICAO Code

NVSA

City

Ablow

Country

Vanuatu

Elevation

63 ft

Local Time

03:29 AM (GMT+11)

Coordinates

Latitude:-13.6660°

Longitude:167.7120°

Popular Routes from MTV

Destination	City	Distance	Flight Time	Type	CO2 (Economy)
SLH	Sola, Vanuatu	17 mi	0h 32m	short-haul	7 kg	View
TOH	Loh/Linua, Vanuatu	76 mi	0h 39m	short-haul	31 kg	View
ZGU	Gaua Island, Vanuatu	39 mi	0h 34m	short-haul	16 kg	View

Airlines Operating at MTV

1 active airline serving Mota Lava Airport.

Air Vanuatu

NFVanuatu

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route Type	Distance	Economy	Premium Eco	Business	First
Short-haul	800 km	204 kg	326 kg	592 kg	816 kg
Medium-haul	3,000 km	468 kg	749 kg	1357 kg	1872 kg
Long-haul	8,000 km	1200 kg	1920 kg	3480 kg	4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Mota Lava Airport that may serve as alternatives.

Airport	IATA	City	Country	Distance
Sola Airport	SLH	Sola	Vanuatu	28 km
Gaua Island Airport	ZGU	Gaua Island	Vanuatu	63 km
Torres Airstrip	TOH	Loh/Linua	Vanuatu	122 km
Maewo-Naone Airport	MWF	Maewo Island	Vanuatu	153 km
Walaha Airport	WLH	Walaha	Vanuatu	193 km
Longana Airport	LOD	Longana	Vanuatu	184 km
Sara Airport	SSR	Pentecost Island	Vanuatu	205 km
Santo Pekoa International Airport	SON	Santo	Vanuatu	210 km

Other Airports in Vanuatu

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS): 13° 39' 57.6" S
Longitude (DMS): 167° 42' 43.2" E
Latitude (Decimal): -13.666000
Longitude (Decimal): 167.712006
Hemisphere: Southern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone: Pacific/Efate
UTC Offset: GMT+11
Current Local Time: 03:29 AM
Elevation (ft): 63 ft
Elevation (m): 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Mota Lava Airport?

The IATA code for Mota Lava Airport is MTV, and its ICAO code is NVSA. The airport is located in Ablow, Vanuatu.

How many destinations can you fly to from MTV?

There are 3 direct destinations available from Mota Lava Airport (MTV) in Ablow, Vanuatu.

What airlines fly from MTV?

There are 1 airlines operating from MTV, including Air Vanuatu.

What timezone is Mota Lava Airport in?

Mota Lava Airport is in the Pacific/Efate timezone (GMT+11). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.

What is the elevation of Mota Lava Airport?

Mota Lava Airport sits at an elevation of 63 feet (19 meters) above sea level.

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