Bauerfield International Airport – VLI Porta Vila
Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) is an international airport in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Even though this airport is small, it can accommodate carriers as big as the Airbus A330. VLI services the official airline of Vanuatu, Air Vanuatu, which offers flights to New Zealand, Australia, and several destinations in the South Pacific. Its main hub is at Bauerfield International Airport.
This airport has two terminals separated by domestic and international terminals. It is convenient for passengers to get in and out of the airport because Port Vila has several options for transportation.
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Bauerfield International Airport used to be called several names including Efate Field, McDonald Field, and Vila Field. Later on, the airport was officially named Bauerfield International Airport after Lt. Col. Harold W. Bauer, a US Marine fighter pilot who was lost at sea.
VLI mainly serves Port Vila, the biggest city in Vanuatu. Other airlines operating in Bauerfield include Air Niugini, Aircalin, Solomon Airlines, Fiji Airlines, and Virgin Australia. Meanwhile, Pacific Air Express services the cargo flights.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Airport hotels are easily accessible for passengers flying to and from Porta Vila. 500 meters from the airport is the Porta Vila Airport Hotel, which is just a 5-minute walk. There are several good hotels and resorts located near the airport. Island Magic Resort is a popular choice for tourists and is just 5 miles from VLI-Porta Vila. Another top-rated resort is the Warwick Le Lagon-Vanuatu, which can be reached 4.3 miles from VLI.
