Airports / Vanuatu / TAH
Whitegrass Airport.
Tanna Island, Vanuatu · 19 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.0/5
Google rating
24 ratings
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Operators based
19
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
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Field standing
#1 / 3
Vanuatu airports by Google rating
4.0★ across 24 Google ratings , ranked against 3 rated Vanuatu fields.
117 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bauerfield International Airport (VLI).
Overview
Whitegrass Airport (NVVW / TAH) sits in Tanna Island, Vanuatu, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 19 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
TAH has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Bauerfield International Airport (VLI, 117 nm), Tiga Airport (TGJ, 127 nm), and Lifou Airport (LIF, 137 nm). TAH offers a single 4,035-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of TAH vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from TAH, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
NVVW
IATA
TAH
FAA / Local
NVVW
Elevation
19 ft
Coordinates
19.4551° S · 169.2240° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,035 ft
- 15/334,035 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,035 ft
TAH's 4,035 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 117nmVLIBauerfield International AirportPort Vila
- 127nmTGJTiga AirportTiga
- 137nmLIFLifou AirportLifou
- 139nmMEEMaré AirportMaré
- 166nmUVEOuvéa AirportOuvéa
- 213nmILPÎle des Pins AirportÎle des Pins
Location
Open the full mapNVVW · Whitegrass Airport · Tanna Island, Vanuatu
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TAH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | 3,117 nm | 7h 39m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,157 nm | 12h 24m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,223 nm | 12h 33m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,232 nm | 12h 34m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,428 nm | 13h 1m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,443 nm | 13h 3m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 5,516 nm | 13h 14m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,675 nm | 13h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TAH?
- Whitegrass Airport's longest paved runway is 4,035 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at TAH?
- Whitegrass Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,035 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to TAH?
- The closest alternate is Bauerfield International Airport (VLI), about 117 nm away, followed by Tiga Airport (TGJ) at 127 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TAH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Honolulu about 7h 39m (3,117 nm), San Francisco about 12h 24m (5,157 nm), Anchorage about 12h 33m (5,223 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.