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Fa'a'ā International Airport

IATA PPTICAO NTAA🇵🇫 Papeete
Coordinates
17.5535°S, 149.6069°W
Elevation
5 ft (2 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
PF-U-A
Time zone
Tahiti(UTC-10:00)
Magnetic variation
13° E

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:07
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
17:40
Civil dusk
18:03

About 11h 9m 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 Fa'a'ā International Airport

Fa'a'ā International Airport

Faaʼa International Airport, also known as Tahiti International Airport, is the international airport of French Polynesia, located in the commune of Faʼaʼā, on the island of Tahiti. It is situated 5 km (3.1 mi) southwest of Papeete, the capital city of the overseas collectivity. It opened in 1960. Regional air carrier Air Tahiti and international air carrier Air Tahiti Nui are both based at the airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

NTAA

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 22▸ displaced11,360 ft / 3,463 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP118.100 MHz
ATISATIS128.800 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
TWRTWR118.100 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingVIP loungeDuty Free shopBankTravel agencyBaggage hold serviceInternet zoneRestaurants

Tahiti-Faa’a Airport has two terminals for domestic and international flights, with 600 parking spaces and additional amenities.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (28)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fa'a'ā International Airport.

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🇵🇫 More airports in French Polynesia📘 Flying in French Polynesia: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Fa'a'ā International Airport?

The ICAO code for Fa'a'ā International Airport is NTAA, and its IATA code is PPT.

Where is Fa'a'ā International Airport located?

Fa'a'ā International Airport is large airport located in Papeete, French Polynesia, at an elevation of 5 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Fa'a'ā International Airport have?

Fa'a'ā International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 11,360 ft / 3,463 m.

Which airlines fly to Fa'a'ā International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Fa'a'ā International Airport include Air Caledonie International, Air France, Air New Zealand, Air Rarotonga, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, among 12 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Fa'a'ā International Airport?

Historical data lists 28 nonstop destinations from Fa'a'ā International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Fa'a'ā International Airport in?

Fa'a'ā International Airport is in the Pacific/Tahiti time zone (UTC-10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Fa'a'ā International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fa'a'ā International Airport is approximately 13° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fa'a'ā International Airport?

The nearest airport to Fa'a'ā International Airport is Moorea Temae Airport (MOZ), about 9.7 nm to the wnw, followed by Tetiaroa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Fa'a'ā International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.