Fangatau Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Fangatau, French Polynesia. Its IATA code is FGU and its ICAO code is NTGB. The airport lies at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 07/25, 3,936 ft (1,200 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Honolulu time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- FGU
- ICAO code
- NTGB
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 9 ft (3 m)
- Coordinates
- -15.8200, -140.8881
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,936 ft · 1,200 m | 50 ft · 15 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Fangatau Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FHZ Fakahina Airport | Fakahina, French Polynesia | 80 km · 50 mi |
| RRR Raroia Airport | Raroia, French Polynesia | 172 km · 107 mi |
| NAU Napuka Island Airport | Napuka Island, French Polynesia | 187 km · 116 mi |
| PKP Puka Puka Airport | French Polynesia | 249 km · 155 mi |
| HOI Hao Airport | Otepa, French Polynesia | 251 km · 156 mi |
| HHZ Hikueru Airport | Hikueru, French Polynesia | 266 km · 165 mi |
| MKP Makemo Airport | Makemo, French Polynesia | 308 km · 191 mi |
| TKV Tatakoto Airport | Tatakoto, French Polynesia | 311 km · 193 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from FGU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEX Mexico City | 6,023 | 3,742 | 3,252 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 6,024 | 3,743 | 3,253 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 7,019 | 4,361 | 3,790 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,123 | 5,047 | 4,386 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,328 | 5,796 | 5,037 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,750 | 6,058 | 5,265 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,094 | 6,272 | 5,450 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 12,184 | 7,571 | 6,579 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,732 | 7,911 | 6,875 | View route |
| LHR London | 14,730 | 9,153 | 7,954 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,062 | 9,359 | 8,133 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,204 | 9,447 | 8,209 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,326 | 9,523 | 8,276 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 15,877 | 9,866 | 8,573 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 17,014 | 10,572 | 9,187 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 18,027 | 11,201 | 9,734 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Fangatau Airport?
The IATA code of Fangatau Airport is FGU and its ICAO code is NTGB.
Where is Fangatau Airport located?
Fangatau Airport is in Fangatau, French Polynesia, at -15.8200, -140.8881.
What time zone is Fangatau Airport in?
Fangatau 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 Fangatau Airport?
The longest runway listed is 07/25, 3,936 ft (1,200 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Fangatau Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Fakahina Airport (FHZ), about 80 km (50 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.