Salote Pilolevu
Lifuka Island Airport is the main air gateway for Lifuka in Tonga, giving travelers a practical arrival point for the Ha'apai island group. Identified by IATA code HPA and ICAO code NFTL, it is classified as a medium airport and sits just 31 feet above sea level, so the approach and surroundings feel closely tied to the coast and low-lying island landscape. For visitors, that usually means a small-scale, straightforward airport experience rather than a large, complex terminal, which can make arrival and departure simpler and less stressful.
About Salote Pilolevu
Lifuka Island Airport is the main air gateway for Lifuka in Tonga, giving travelers a practical arrival point for the Ha'apai island group. Identified by IATA code HPA and ICAO code NFTL, it is classified as a medium airport and sits just 31 feet above sea level, so the approach and surroundings feel closely tied to the coast and low-lying island landscape. For visitors, that usually means a small-scale, straightforward airport experience rather than a large, complex terminal, which can make arrival and departure simpler and less stressful.
Overview
Lifuka Island Airport is the main air gateway for Lifuka in Tonga, giving travelers a practical arrival point for the Ha'apai island group. Identified by IATA code HPA and ICAO code NFTL, it is classified as a medium airport and sits just 31 feet above sea level, so the approach and surroundings feel closely tied to the coast and low-lying island landscape. For visitors, that usually means a small-scale, straightforward airport experience rather than a large, complex terminal, which can make arrival and departure simpler and less stressful.
At a glance
- Serves Lifuka, Tonga
- Airport codes: HPA and NFTL
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 31 ft (9 m)
- Runway: 11/29, 3937 ft, bituminous surface, lighted
- Time zone: Pacific/Tongatapu
What travelers should know
The single lighted runway, 11/29, is just under 4,000 feet long, which is well suited to the airport's local role and helps keep operations focused and efficient. Because facilities at island airports are often more limited than at major international hubs, it is wise to arrive organized, keep essential documents easy to reach, and confirm transfer or pickup plans before landing. Using the Pacific/Tongatapu time zone for all scheduling is especially important when coordinating flights, ferries, or accommodation check-in, since onward travel in island destinations can depend on tight local timing and weather-aware planning.
Routes
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FAQ
Salote Pilolevu — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Salote Pilolevu is located in Ha'Apai, Tonga (Oceania), at coordinates -19.780°, -174.340°.
- Its IATA code is HPA and its ICAO code is NFTL.
- Salote Pilolevu serves Ha'Apai, Tonga. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Salote Pilolevu operates on Pacific/Tongatapu local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Salote Pilolevu sits at latitude -19.780° and longitude -174.340°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from HPA. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HPA is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HPA on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Ha'apai, Tonga. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 2 other airports in Tonga. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.