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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Vanuatu",
    "addressLocality": "Emae Island"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Air Vanuatu"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "60 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Emae Island",
  "code": "EAE",
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  "connection_tips": "Siwo Airport (EAE) on Emae Island is a quintessential 'outer island' airstrip in Vanuatu, and navigating its unique logistics is essential for a smooth journey. The most critical connection tip is to carry a sufficient amount of Vatu (VT) in small denominations, as you will be required to pay a mandatory provincial departure tax of approximately VT200 in cash directly to the local agent before boarding. There are no ATMs or credit card facilities on Emae Island, so all transactions must be handled in the local currency. Air Vanuatu is the sole provider of scheduled services, typically connecting Emae with Port Vila (VLI).\n\nThese flights are often operated as part of a 'milk run' route, meaning the plane may make several stops at other Shepherd Islands like Tongoa (TGH) or Epi before reaching the capital. Be prepared for a scenic but multi-stop journey. Because the flights use small Twin Otter turboprop aircraft, there are very strict luggage weight limits, usually capped at 10kg to 15kg per person; over-packing can lead to your bags being bumped to a later flight. There is no formal terminal building at Siwo, only a basic open-air shelter, so be prepared for the tropical sun or sudden rain showers during your wait.\n\nGround transportation is non-existent in the traditional sense; there are no taxis or buses waiting at the strip. You must pre-arrange a pickup with your local guesthouse, or be prepared for a long walk to the main villages. Weather is the final major factor; the crushed coral and grass runway can become unusable after heavy rain, and flights are frequently delayed or canceled during the cyclone season (November to April). It is highly recommended to build a 'buffer day' into your itinerary before any international flight out of Port Vila.",
  "country": "Vanuatu",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=VUV",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Private/GA airport; no scheduled service at this airport.",
    "FBO services available for private aircraft at this airport.",
    "Ground transport: Taxis available at arrivals curb at this airport.",
    "Dining options available in terminal at this airport.",
    "There is little formal processing here, but island delays are common."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Siwo+Airport",
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  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=VUV",
  "iataCode": "EAE",
  "icao": "NVSE",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": -17.0902996063,
  "layover_planner_info": "Basic open-air airstrip with no public amenities; all logistics should be arranged via local island guesthouses.",
  "longitude": 168.3430023193,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 60,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact the Air Vanuatu office in Port Vila or your local guesthouse manager for assistance with rebooking.",
  "name": "Siwo Airport",
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "VLI",
      "name": "Bauerfield International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "TGH",
      "name": "Tongoa Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Siwo Airport (EAE) is a small domestic airfield serving Emae Island in the Shefa Province of Vanuatu. Located approximately 3.7 kilometers from the main island settlement, the airport provides a critical link for the local community and the occasional intrepid traveler. It features a single unpaved runway, often composed of crushed coral and grass, which is primarily suitable for Short Take-off and Landing (STOL) aircraft. The airfield is characteristic of Vanuatu's 'outer island' infrastructure, where aviation is the most reliable method of transport for people and essential goods.\n\nThe terminal facilities at Siwo are extremely rudimentary and typical of remote Pacific island strips. There is no formal terminal building; instead, a simple open-air pavilion or basic shelter serves as the meeting point for arriving and departing passengers. Amenities are virtually non-existent, with no retail shops, dining facilities, or public restrooms dedicated solely to the airport. Travelers should expect manual processing by a local airport agent, and it is a standard requirement to pay a small provincial departure tax (typically around VT200) in cash directly at the airfield before boarding any flight.\n\nAir Vanuatu is the sole provider of scheduled services to Siwo, connecting Emae with the national capital, Port Vila (VLI), and other islands in the Shepherd group. Flights are often operated as part of a 'milk run' route with multiple stops and use smaller turboprop aircraft like the Twin Otter. Due to the remote nature of the island and the unpaved runway, flight operations are highly dependent on favorable weather conditions and daylight hours. Ground transportation on the island is predominantly by foot or via pre-arranged private vehicles from local guesthouses, as there are no regular taxi or bus services stationed at the airport.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siwo_Airport"
}