Pointe Vele Airport (FUT): Codes, Runways & Location
Pointe Vele Airport (IATA: FUT · ICAO: NLWF) is a small airport serving Futuna Island, Wallis and Futuna. It lies at 14.3116° S, 178.0665° W, 20 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of Pointe Vele Airport
Pointe Vele Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Futuna Island in Wallis and Futuna. It is identified by the IATA code FUT and the ICAO code NLWF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Pointe Vele Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1100 m (3609 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: unk. The field elevation is 20 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hihifo Airport (WLS) 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 ≈ 1,100 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Pointe Vele Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pointe Vele Airport
Where is Pointe Vele Airport located?
Pointe Vele Airport is located in Futuna Island, Wallis and Futuna. Its coordinates are 14.3116° S, 178.0665° W.
What is the airport code for Pointe Vele Airport?
Pointe Vele Airport has an IATA code of FUT and an ICAO code of NLWF.
How long is the runway at Pointe Vele Airport?
Pointe Vele Airport's longest runway is about 1100 m (3609 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Pointe Vele Airport have?
Pointe Vele Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with unk surfacing.
Is Pointe Vele Airport a major airport?
Pointe Vele Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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