Lifuka Island Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 11h 40m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Lifuka Island Airport
Lifuka Island Airport, also known as Salote Pilolevu Airport or Haʻapai Airport, is an airport on Lifuka in Tonga. The airport is located 5 km (3.1 mi) north of the capital Panga, and is only served domestically, roughly 40 minutes by flight to Tongatapu and 30 minutes to Vava'u. Taxis serve the airport, and services include a cafe inside the terminal.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
NFTLNOTAMs
NFTLReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 / 29 | 3,937 ft / 1,200 m | 98 ft | Bit | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | LIFUKA FS | 118.100 MHz |
| FSS | LIFUKA FS | 118.100 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: E (from about 90°), on 41% of observations, averaging 11 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 94% | 1,731 ft | |
| Feb | 93% | 1,788 ft | |
| Mar | 94% | 1,649 ft | |
| Apr | 94% | 1,550 ft | |
| May | 96% | 1,320 ft | |
| Jun | 94% | 1,165 ft | |
| Jul | 94% | 1,055 ft | |
| Aug | 96% | 1,046 ft | |
| Sep | 94% | 1,090 ft | |
| Oct | 95% | 1,202 ft | |
| Nov | 96% | 1,432 ft | |
| Dec | 92% | 1,649 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,046–1,788 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Lifuka Island Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Lifuka Island Airport?
The ICAO code for Lifuka Island Airport is NFTL, and its IATA code is HPA.
Where is Lifuka Island Airport located?
Lifuka Island Airport is medium airport located in Lifuka, Tonga, at an elevation of 31 ft (9 m).
How many runways does Lifuka Island Airport have?
Lifuka Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,937 ft / 1,200 m.
What time zone is Lifuka Island Airport in?
Lifuka Island Airport is in the Pacific/Tongatapu time zone (UTC+13:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Lifuka Island Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Lifuka Island Airport is approximately 13.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Lifuka Island Airport?
The nearest airport to Lifuka Island Airport is Vava'u International Airport (VAV), about 74.7 nm to the nne.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Lifuka Island Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.