Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT): Codes, Runways & Location
Fa'a'ā International Airport (IATA: PPT · ICAO: NTAA) is a large airport serving Papeete, French Polynesia. It lies at 17.5535° S, 149.6069° W, 5 ft (2 m) above sea level.
Overview of Fa'a'ā International Airport
Fa'a'ā International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Papeete in French Polynesia. It is identified by the IATA code PPT and the ICAO code NTAA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Fa'a'ā International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3463 m (11360 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 5 ft (2 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Moorea Temae Airport (MOZ) about 18 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,463 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Fa'a'ā International Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fa'a'ā International Airport
Where is Fa'a'ā International Airport located?
Fa'a'ā International Airport is located in Papeete, French Polynesia. Its coordinates are 17.5535° S, 149.6069° W.
What is the airport code for Fa'a'ā International Airport?
Fa'a'ā International Airport has an IATA code of PPT and an ICAO code of NTAA.
How long is the runway at Fa'a'ā International Airport?
Fa'a'ā International Airport's longest runway is about 3463 m (11360 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Fa'a'ā International Airport have?
Fa'a'ā International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Fa'a'ā International Airport a major airport?
Fa'a'ā International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Fa'a'ā International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →