Airport
Longana Airport (LOD)
Longana Airport serves the village of Longana and the eastern side of Ambae Island in Vanuatu, providing a small domestic gateway to Saratamata, the Penama provincial centre about 3 km away. Domestic flights connect the island with Port Vila and Luganville, and local road transfers continue to nearby villages and accommodation.
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About Longana Airport
Longana Airport is a small domestic airfield serving Longana village and eastern Ambae Island in Penama Province, Vanuatu. It is the closest airport to Saratamata, the provincial capital, which lies about 3 km to the northeast, and it provides an important air link for local communities on Ambae.
The airport mainly handles domestic flights operated by Air Vanuatu, with scheduled connections to Port Vila, the national capital, and Luganville on Espiritu Santo. Its compact infrastructure is designed for small aircraft, with a single main runway and a basic passenger handling area.
Road access is limited and practical: local trucks, taxis and guesthouse pickups connect the airfield with Saratamata, Longana village and other parts of Ambae. There is no rail service, and travellers generally arrange onward transport in advance.
Because Longana Airport is a small island airfield, passengers should expect simple facilities and flexible schedules. For visitors travelling to Ambae, it functions as the main air gateway to the eastern side of the island.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Longana Airport is a compact domestic airfield with a single passenger handling area rather than separate terminal buildings. All arrivals and departures are processed within this small facility, which serves domestic flights only.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Longana Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Longana Airport to Saratamata, Longana village, guesthouses and other locations on Ambae Island.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a local driver by the hour for flexible travel from the airport to Saratamata, nearby villages and island destinations.
Car Rental
Car rental options at Longana Airport are very limited, so pre-arranged vehicles are recommended for independent travel around Ambae.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize a minibus or local truck for groups travelling between Longana Airport, Saratamata, accommodation and other destinations on Ambae.
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