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Medium airportScheduled service

Tikehau Airport

IATA TIHICAO NTGC🇵🇫 Tuherahera
Coordinates
15.1196°S, 148.2310°W
Elevation
6 ft (2 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
PF-U-A
Time zone
Tahiti(UTC-10:00)
Magnetic variation
12.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:57
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
17:39
Civil dusk
18:02

About 11h 19m 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 Tikehau Airport

Tikehau Airport is an airport on Tikehau atoll in French Polynesia. The airport is located 1 km southeast of Tuherahera. It was inaugurated in 1977. In 2009, 41,817 passengers transited through Tikehau.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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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
06 / 243,937 ft / 1,200 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISINFO119.500 MHz

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tikehau Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tikehau Airport?

The ICAO code for Tikehau Airport is NTGC, and its IATA code is TIH.

Where is Tikehau Airport located?

Tikehau Airport is medium airport located in Tuherahera, French Polynesia, at an elevation of 6 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Tikehau Airport have?

Tikehau Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,937 ft / 1,200 m.

Which airlines fly to Tikehau Airport?

Airlines historically serving Tikehau Airport include Air Tahiti (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Tikehau Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Tikehau Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Tikehau Airport in?

Tikehau Airport is in the Pacific/Tahiti time zone (UTC-10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tikehau Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tikehau Airport is approximately 12.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tikehau Airport?

The nearest airport to Tikehau Airport is Mataiva Airport (MVT), about 32 nm to the wnw, followed by Rangiroa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Tikehau Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.