Vava'u International Airport (VAV): Codes, Runways & Location
Vava'u International Airport (IATA: VAV · ICAO: NFTV) is a large airport serving Vava'u Island, Tonga. It lies at 18.5853° S, 173.9620° W, 236 ft (72 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vava'u International Airport
Vava'u International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Vava'u Island in Tonga. It is identified by the IATA code VAV and the ICAO code NFTV. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Vava'u International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1705 m (5593 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 236 ft (72 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) about 138 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 ≈ 1,705 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vava'u International Airport
Where is Vava'u International Airport located?
Vava'u International Airport is located in Vava'u Island, Tonga. Its coordinates are 18.5853° S, 173.9620° W.
What is the airport code for Vava'u International Airport?
Vava'u International Airport has an IATA code of VAV and an ICAO code of NFTV.
How long is the runway at Vava'u International Airport?
Vava'u International Airport's longest runway is about 1705 m (5593 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Vava'u International Airport have?
Vava'u International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Vava'u International Airport a major airport?
Vava'u International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Vava'u International Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →