Tikehau Airport (TIH): Codes, Runways & Location
Tikehau Airport (IATA: TIH · ICAO: NTGC) is a medium-sized airport serving Tuherahera, French Polynesia. It lies at 15.1196° S, 148.2310° W, 6 ft (2 m) above sea level.
Overview of Tikehau Airport
Tikehau Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Tuherahera in French Polynesia. It is identified by the IATA code TIH and the ICAO code NTGC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Tikehau Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 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. The field elevation is 6 ft (2 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mataiva Airport (MVT) about 59 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 ≈ 1,200 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Tikehau Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tikehau Airport
Where is Tikehau Airport located?
Tikehau Airport is located in Tuherahera, French Polynesia. Its coordinates are 15.1196° S, 148.2310° W.
What is the airport code for Tikehau Airport?
Tikehau Airport has an IATA code of TIH and an ICAO code of NTGC.
How long is the runway at Tikehau Airport?
Tikehau Airport's longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Tikehau Airport have?
Tikehau Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Tikehau Airport a major airport?
Tikehau Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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