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  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Vanuatu",
    "addressLocality": "Ambryn Island"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Regional and national carriers"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 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": "180 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "Ambryn Island",
  "code": "ULB",
  "connection_tips": "Ul\u00e9i Airport serves the volcanic island of Ambrym in Vanuatu's archipelago, requiring connections through Port Vila or Luganville as no direct international flights operate from this remote Pacific location. Cultural attractions include traditional sand drawing demonstrations, wood carving cooperatives, and volcano viewing areas when safe. Volcanic activity monitoring is crucial for flight safety, with specialized equipment tracking ash cloud movements and seismic activity. The facility accommodates occasional research flights for volcanology studies and documentary filming crews.\n\nGround transportation consists primarily of four-wheel-drive trucks and motorcycles navigating rough volcanic roads, with advance booking essential due to limited vehicle availability. The airport's unique location on an active volcanic island creates extraordinary operational challenges, with frequent volcanic ash emissions from nearby active volcanoes potentially coating the runway and grounding aircraft for extended periods. Tropical oceanic climate brings cyclone season from November to April with severe weather systems and dangerous wind conditions that can completely shut down operations and isolate the island for weeks.\n\nEmergency services are extremely basic, with serious medical cases requiring immediate evacuation to Port Vila's central hospital when weather permits. French, English, and Bislama are spoken, with strong traditional Melanesian culture requiring respectful interaction with local custom owners. The airport serves approximately 7,000 islanders, providing essential links for medical evacuations, supply flights, and cultural exchange programs.",
  "country": "Vanuatu",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=VUV",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Ash from nearby volcanoes coats the runway at this airport.",
    "Flights can cancel for eruptions, and island transport relies on pre-booked trucks.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Ul%C3%A9i+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "has_commercial_service": false,
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=VUV",
  "iataCode": "ULB",
  "icao": "NVSU",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "July 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": -16.3297,
  "layover_planner_info": "Ul\u00e9i Airport (ULB) is not a conventional scheduled-airline layover airport, so treat it as a point-to-point stop rather than a place to build a long connection. Have transport, food, and contingency plans arranged before you land in Ambryn Island, because same-day recovery usually depends on the operator serving the field rather than a bank of airline desks. If your itinerary needs a commercial fallback, check options through Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) and Tavie Airport (PBJ).",
  "longitude": 168.3011,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 180,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "If you misconnect at Ul\u00e9i Airport (ULB), contact the operating carrier, charter provider, or airport handling contact immediately, because recovery is usually arranged directly with the operator rather than through a full-service rebooking desk. Keep ground transport and alternate commercial options via Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) and Tavie Airport (PBJ) ready in case the next workable departure is outside the airport itself.",
  "name": "Ul\u00e9i Airport",
  "noindex": true,
  "region": "Oceania",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "LNB",
      "name": "Lamen Bay Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PBJ",
      "name": "Tavie Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Ulei Airport is a domestic Vanuatu island airstrip on Ambrym, a volcanic island where air access remains vital between communities and Port Vila. Facilities are minimal because the airport's job is simple island connectivity. The terminal is built around that role, giving passengers only the basics needed to move efficiently between the island and the national network.\n\nOn an island shaped by volcanic terrain and limited road infrastructure, reliable air access is especially important. The airport supports ordinary travel, supplies, and emergency movement, so the terminal experience is intentionally simple and practical. Travelers should expect a small, functional facility with little in the way of added services.\n\nThat simplicity is not a drawback so much as a reflection of the airport's purpose. Ulei exists to keep Ambrym connected, and its terminal is part of a wider transport system that links island communities to medical care, commerce, and the capital. For the people who rely on it, the airport is essential precisely because it stays straightforward.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/NVSU/Ulei-Airport"
}