Yasawa Island Airport (YAS): Codes, Runways & Location
Yasawa Island Airport (IATA: YAS · ICAO: NFSW) is a small airport serving Yasawa Island, Fiji. It lies at 16.7589° S, 177.5450° E, 29 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Yasawa Island Airport
Yasawa Island Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Yasawa Island in Fiji. It is identified by the IATA code YAS and the ICAO code NFSW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Yasawa Island Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 594 m (1950 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support light general-aviation aircraft, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: dirt. The field elevation is 29 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Nadi International Airport (NAN) about 112 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 594 m — light general-aviation capable
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Seaports near Yasawa Island Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Yasawa Island Airport
Where is Yasawa Island Airport located?
Yasawa Island Airport is located in Yasawa Island, Fiji. Its coordinates are 16.7589° S, 177.5450° E.
What is the airport code for Yasawa Island Airport?
Yasawa Island Airport has an IATA code of YAS and an ICAO code of NFSW.
How long is the runway at Yasawa Island Airport?
Yasawa Island Airport's longest runway is about 594 m (1950 ft), which can support light general-aviation aircraft.
How many runways does Yasawa Island Airport have?
Yasawa Island Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with dirt surfacing.
Is Yasawa Island Airport a major airport?
Yasawa Island Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Yasawa Island Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →