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Vava'u International Airport

IATA VAVICAO NFTV🇹🇴 Vava'u Island
Coordinates
18.5853°S, 173.9620°W
Elevation
236 ft (72 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
TO-05
Time zone
Tongatapu(UTC+37:00)
Magnetic variation
13.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:46
Sunrise
07:09
Sunset
18:15
Civil dusk
18:39

About 11h 6m 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 Vava'u International Airport

Vava'u International Airport

Vavaʻu International Airport, also known as Lupepauʻu International Airport, is an airport in Vavaʻu, Tonga. The airport is located 10 km (6.2 mi) north of the capital Neiafu.

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

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Map

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 26▸ displaced5,593 ft / 1,705 m98 ftBitLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISFLT SVC118.100 MHz
FSSFLT SVC322.600 MHz

Navaids(1)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Vava'u International Airport?

The ICAO code for Vava'u International Airport is NFTV, and its IATA code is VAV.

Where is Vava'u International Airport located?

Vava'u International Airport is large airport located in Vava'u Island, Tonga, at an elevation of 236 ft (72 m).

How many runways does Vava'u International Airport have?

Vava'u International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,593 ft / 1,705 m.

What time zone is Vava'u International Airport in?

Vava'u International Airport is in the Pacific/Tongatapu time zone (UTC+37:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Vava'u International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Vava'u International Airport is approximately 13.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Vava'u International Airport?

The nearest airport to Vava'u International Airport is Lifuka Island Airport (HPA), about 74.7 nm to the ssw.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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