Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU): Codes, Runways & Location
Fua'amotu International Airport (IATA: TBU · ICAO: NFTF) is a large airport serving Nuku'alofa, Tonga. It lies at 21.2414° S, 175.1492° W, 126 ft (38 m) above sea level.
Overview of Fua'amotu International Airport
Fua'amotu International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Nuku'alofa in Tonga. It is identified by the IATA code TBU and the ICAO code NFTF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Fua'amotu International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2681 m (8795 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 126 ft (38 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kaufana Airport (EUA) about 25 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 ≈ 2,681 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fua'amotu International Airport
Where is Fua'amotu International Airport located?
Fua'amotu International Airport is located in Nuku'alofa, Tonga. Its coordinates are 21.2414° S, 175.1492° W.
What is the airport code for Fua'amotu International Airport?
Fua'amotu International Airport has an IATA code of TBU and an ICAO code of NFTF.
How long is the runway at Fua'amotu International Airport?
Fua'amotu International Airport's longest runway is about 2681 m (8795 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Fua'amotu International Airport have?
Fua'amotu International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is Fua'amotu International Airport a major airport?
Fua'amotu International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Fua'amotu International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →