Craig Cove Airport – CCV
Craig Cove Airport is a public-use airport located in Craig Cove, Vanuatu, on the western side of Ambrym Island. This airfield is assigned the IATA airport code of CCV and ICAO code of NVSF. Craig Cove Airport primarily serves the town of Craig Cove and the other towns found on the island.
Best Time to Visit
Standing at an elevation of 21 meters above sea level, Craig Cove Airport features only a single runway. It spans a length of 2,674 feet and a width of 69 feet. Instead of an asphalt-paved track, the airstrip of Craig Cove Airport is of volcanic ash impregnated with bitumen. This small airport is served by Air Vanuatu, the country’s national flag carrier. Currently, the airline only provides flights from the island of Ambrym to Santo-Pekoa International Airport in Espiritu Santo, Norsup Airport on the island of Malekula, and Ulei Airport in Ulei. Guests visiting Vanuatu from Craig Cove Airport should not miss the chance to explore the nearby town of Lamap, which serves as the primary gateway to the island of Maleluka. This town is particularly popular with tourists thanks to the untouched beauty of the site and the people.
What to Do & Area Attractions
From the airport, you can find the small accommodations of Sam’s Guesthouse and Sylline Guesthouse, both of which provide guests with affordable huts and authentic local cuisine. The other airfield surrounding Craig Cove Airport include Malekoula Airport at Lamap, Lamen Bay Airport on Epi, and South West Bay Airport in South West Bay.
