Longana Airport

NVSG / LOD

Longana, VU

Last Updated
May 15, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
10 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
4,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR NVSG 151200Z 15010KT 9999 SCT020 OVC040 28/24 Q////

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 167 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
OVC 4,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,167 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,167 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Longana Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.8 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 10 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 3-knot headwind and 9-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 28°C (82°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Light Showers Rain. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Showers Rain.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF NVSG 151100Z 1512/1612 15012KT 9999 BKN020 OVC040 PROB40 INTER 1512/1518 9000 -SHRA BKN018 OVC040 PROB30 INTER 1521/1603 9000 -SHRA BKN018 OVC040 PROB30 INTER 1600/1606 9000 -SHRA BKN018 OVC040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 150° 12 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
13:46Z PROB40
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light Showers Rain
13:46Z PROB30
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light Showers Rain
13:46Z PROB30
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 1,800 ft
Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VSG
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
2,887 ft 92 ft Grass
3.4 kt 9.4 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - NVSG

1,195 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.9%
MVFR
16.7%
IFR
0.3%
LIFR
0%

Longana Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 34.4% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 29°C (range: 23°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are December, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 16 kt
Calm Winds: 34.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.3%
NE
3.4%
E
8%
SE
43.8%
S
1.3%
SW
0%
W
0.1%
NW
0.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 29°C
Range: 23°C to 33°C
23°C 33°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

December November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.4 kt

Statistics computed from 1,195 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Longana Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: NVSG
IATA Code: LOD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 167 ft MSL

Location

City: Longana
Country: VU
Latitude: -15.306700°
Longitude: 167.966995°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-11

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 2,887 ft
Width: 92 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

About Longana Airport

Longana Airport (NVSG/LOD) is located in Longana, VU at an elevation of 167 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (04/22), with the longest at 2,887 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 1,195 weather observations shows NVSG maintains VFR conditions 82.9% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 16.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 0.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at NVSG come from the SE (135°) with an average speed of 7.5 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (34.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 04/22 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 6.4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are December, November, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 23°C (73°F) to 33°C (91°F), averaging 29°C (84°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10.02 to 10.16 inHg (339-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,195 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.