Fakarava Airport (FAV): Codes, Runways & Location
Fakarava Airport (IATA: FAV · ICAO: NTGF) is a medium-sized airport in French Polynesia. It lies at 16.0541° S, 145.6570° W, 13 ft (4 m) above sea level.
Overview of Fakarava Airport
Fakarava Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport in French Polynesia. It is identified by the IATA code FAV and the ICAO code NTGF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Fakarava Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1401 m (4596 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, 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 13 ft (4 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kauehi Airport (KHZ) about 64 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 ≈ 1,401 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Fakarava Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fakarava Airport
Where is Fakarava Airport located?
Fakarava Airport is located in French Polynesia. Its coordinates are 16.0541° S, 145.6570° W.
What is the airport code for Fakarava Airport?
Fakarava Airport has an IATA code of FAV and an ICAO code of NTGF.
How long is the runway at Fakarava Airport?
Fakarava Airport's longest runway is about 1401 m (4596 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Fakarava Airport have?
Fakarava Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Fakarava Airport a major airport?
Fakarava Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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