Fakarava Airport is a medium-sized airport serving French Polynesia. Its IATA code is FAV and its ICAO code is NTGF. The airport lies at an elevation of 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 4,596 ft (1,401 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- FAV
- ICAO code
- NTGF
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 13 ft (4 m)
- Coordinates
- -16.0541, -145.6570
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,596 ft · 1,401 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Fakarava Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KHZ Kauehi Airport | Kauehi, French Polynesia | 64 km · 40 mi |
| NIU Naiu Airport | Naiu Atoll, French Polynesia | 76 km · 47 mi |
| APK Apataki Airport | Apataki, French Polynesia | 97 km · 60 mi |
| AXR Arutua Airport | French Polynesia | 136 km · 85 mi |
| KKR Kaukura Airport | Raitahiti, French Polynesia | 138 km · 86 mi |
| AAA Anaa Airport | Anaa, French Polynesia | 145 km · 90 mi |
| TKP Takapoto Airport | French Polynesia | 156 km · 97 mi |
| XMH Manihi Airport | French Polynesia | 185 km · 115 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from FAV. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 6,264 | 3,892 | 3,382 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 6,443 | 4,003 | 3,479 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 6,566 | 4,080 | 3,545 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,516 | 5,292 | 4,599 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,705 | 6,031 | 5,240 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,710 | 6,033 | 5,243 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,204 | 6,340 | 5,510 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,797 | 7,330 | 6,370 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,222 | 7,594 | 6,599 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,018 | 9,332 | 8,109 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,277 | 9,493 | 8,249 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,358 | 9,543 | 8,293 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,430 | 9,588 | 8,332 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,585 | 9,684 | 8,415 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,159 | 10,662 | 9,265 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 17,604 | 10,939 | 9,506 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 119.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Fakarava Airport?
The IATA code of Fakarava Airport is FAV and its ICAO code is NTGF.
Where is Fakarava Airport located?
Fakarava Airport is in French Polynesia, at -16.0541, -145.6570.
What time zone is Fakarava Airport in?
Fakarava Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Honolulu. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Fakarava Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 4,596 ft (1,401 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Fakarava Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kauehi Airport (KHZ), about 64 km (40 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.