Savusavu Airport

NFNS / SVU

Savusavu, FJ

Last Updated
Jul 4, 04:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
04:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
7 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NFNS 040400Z 16007KT 9999 FEW020 24/16 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 17 ft
FEW 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,017 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Savusavu Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 9.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 7 knots. Runway 14/32 is favored with a 7-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
FNS
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
2,833 ft 59 ft
6.6 kt 2.4 kt
160° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NFNS

2,592 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.1%
MVFR
5.4%
IFR
0.4%
LIFR
0.1%

Savusavu Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 6.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.1% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28°C (range: 21°C to 34°C). The best months for VFR flying are July, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 10.1%
Direction Distribution:
E
15.1%
N
5.6%
S
19.6%
W
2.2%
NE
3.2%
NW
4%
SE
34.9%
SW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 28°C
Range: 21°C to 34°C
21°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

July October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 2,592 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Savusavu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NFNS
IATA Code: SVU
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 17 ft MSL

Location

City: Savusavu
Country: FJ
Latitude: -16.803394°
Longitude: 179.340587°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-12

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 2,833 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface:
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Savusavu Airport

Savusavu Airport (NFNS/SVU) is located in Savusavu, FJ at an elevation of 17 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (14/32), with the longest at 2,833 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 2,592 weather observations, NFNS experiences excellent VFR conditions 94.1% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at NFNS come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 6.8 knots. Runway 14/32 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are July, October, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 21°C (70°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 28°C (82°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.05 to 10.16 inHg (340-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,592 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.