Hihifo Airport (WLS): Codes, Runways & Location
Hihifo Airport (IATA: WLS · ICAO: NLWW) is a large airport serving Wallis Island, Wallis and Futuna. It lies at 13.2394° S, 176.1986° W, 79 ft (24 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hihifo Airport
Hihifo Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Wallis Island in Wallis and Futuna. It is identified by the IATA code WLS and the ICAO code NLWW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Hihifo Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2100 m (6890 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 79 ft (24 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Pointe Vele Airport (FUT) about 234 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 ≈ 2,100 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hihifo Airport
Where is Hihifo Airport located?
Hihifo Airport is located in Wallis Island, Wallis and Futuna. Its coordinates are 13.2394° S, 176.1986° W.
What is the airport code for Hihifo Airport?
Hihifo Airport has an IATA code of WLS and an ICAO code of NLWW.
How long is the runway at Hihifo Airport?
Hihifo Airport's longest runway is about 2100 m (6890 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Hihifo Airport have?
Hihifo Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Hihifo Airport a major airport?
Hihifo Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Hihifo Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →