Gaua Island Airport (ZGU)

Gaua Island Airport is a small domestic airfield serving Gaua, the largest island in the Banks Islands group of Torba Province in northern Vanuatu. It provides an essential aviation link for the island's coastal villages and for travelers visiting one of the more remote parts of the country.

Located on Gaua, the airport has a single grass runway and basic terminal facilities suited to small aircraft operations. Air Vanuatu operates scheduled domestic flights connecting Gaua with hubs such as Luganville on Santo and with nearby islands including Vanua Lava, allowing onward travel to Port Vila and other parts of Vanuatu.

The surrounding area is known for Mount Gharat, an active volcano, and Siri Waterfall, one of the largest cascades in the South Pacific. Road infrastructure is limited, so onward travel from the airport usually depends on local vehicles, boats, or transport arranged with villages and guesthouses.

As a remote island airfield, the airport can be affected by weather and volcanic activity, and travelers are advised to confirm flights in advance. Despite its simplicity, it plays a vital role for local communities, cargo and medical access across the Banks Islands.