Where is Fakarava Airport?

Fakarava Airport is located in Fakarava, French Polynesia (Oceania), at coordinates -16.050°, -145.650°.

What is the airport code for Fakarava Airport?

Its IATA code is FAV and its ICAO code is NTGF.

What time zone is FAV in?

Fakarava Airport operates on Pacific/Tahiti local time.

Fakarava Airport (FAV) — airport guide

City served

Fakarava

Time zone

Pacific/Tahiti

Coordinates

-16.050°, -145.650°

Address

The Tuamotu and Gambier Islands, French Polynesia

About Fakarava Airport

Fakarava Airport is the main air gateway to Fakarava in French Polynesia, providing essential access to one of the region’s remote island communities. Listed under IATA code FAV and ICAO code NTGF, it is classified as a medium airport, but in practical terms it serves travellers looking for a simple, low-stress arrival point rather than a large hub experience. Its location in the Pacific/Tahiti time zone is useful to note when planning onward connections, accommodation check-in, or boat and guesthouse transfers.

Overview

Fakarava Airport is the main air gateway to Fakarava in French Polynesia, providing essential access to one of the region’s remote island communities. Listed under IATA code FAV and ICAO code NTGF, it is classified as a medium airport, but in practical terms it serves travellers looking for a simple, low-stress arrival point rather than a large hub experience. Its location in the Pacific/Tahiti time zone is useful to note when planning onward connections, accommodation check-in, or boat and guesthouse transfers.

Quick facts

Airport name: Fakarava Airport
Codes: FAV (IATA), NTGF (ICAO)
Airport type: medium airport
Elevation: 13 ft (4 m) above sea level
Runway: 05/23, 4596 ft, asphalt, lighted
Region served: French Polynesia

What travellers should expect

Visitors should expect a compact island airport experience with basic facilities and straightforward arrivals and departures. The single lighted asphalt runway, designated 05/23, measures 4596 feet, which is suitable for the kinds of regional aircraft commonly used across French Polynesia. Because the airport sits only 13 feet above sea level, weather and island conditions can matter more here than at larger inland airports, so it is wise to allow some flexibility in your plans. For most travellers, the real value of Fakarava Airport is convenience: it brings you close to your final destination quickly, with a setting that feels much more local and relaxed than a major international terminal.