Hiva Oa Airport

Overview

Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport is the main air gateway for Hiva Oa Island in French Polynesia, connecting visitors to one of the most remote and striking parts of the Marquesas. Listed as AUQ and NTMN, it is classified as a medium airport and sits high above sea level at 1,481 feet (451 m), a setting that reflects the island’s steep volcanic landscape. For travellers, that elevated location often means dramatic views on arrival and departure, along with weather and terrain conditions that can feel very different from low-lying tropical airports.

Key facts

• Airport name: Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport
• Codes: IATA AUQ, ICAO NTMN
• Location served: Hiva Oa Island, French Polynesia
• Runway: 02/20, 3,986 ft (asphalt, lighted)
• Time zone: Pacific/Marquesas

What travellers should know

The airport has a single lighted asphalt runway, which supports operations in a compact and straightforward layout rather than a large hub-style experience. That usually makes arrivals easier to navigate, but it also means travellers should plan ahead and keep essentials close at hand. Because the airport serves an island destination and operates in a mountainous environment, schedules can be more sensitive to local conditions than at major international airports. It is wise to confirm onward transport, allow extra flexibility in your itinerary, and be ready for a simple, practical airport experience focused on getting you onto or off Hiva Oa efficiently.