Funafuti International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Funafuti, Tuvalu. Its IATA code is FUN and its ICAO code is NGFU. The airport lies at an elevation of 9 ft (3 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 03/21, 5,040 ft (1,536 m) long. Local time follows the Pacific/Tarawa time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- FUN
- ICAO code
- NGFU
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 9 ft (3 m)
- Coordinates
- -8.5239, 179.1970
- Time zone
- Pacific/Tarawa
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,040 ft · 1,536 m | 78 ft · 24 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Funafuti International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RTA Rotuma Airport | Rotuma, Fiji | 498 km · 309 mi |
| FUT Pointe Vele Airport | Futuna Island, Wallis & Futuna | 709 km · 441 mi |
| WLS Hihifo Airport | Wallis Island, Wallis & Futuna | 726 km · 451 mi |
| LBS Labasa Airport | Labasa, Fiji | 883 km · 549 mi |
| TVU Matei Airport | Matei, Fiji | 914 km · 568 mi |
| SVU Savusavu Airport | Savusavu, Fiji | 921 km · 572 mi |
| YAS Yasawa Island Airport | Yasawa Island, Fiji | 933 km · 580 mi |
| KXF Koro Island Airport | Koro Island, Fiji | 981 km · 610 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from FUN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 4,025 | 2,501 | 2,173 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,407 | 3,981 | 3,460 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,084 | 5,023 | 4,365 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,379 | 5,207 | 4,524 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,404 | 5,222 | 4,538 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 9,467 | 5,882 | 5,112 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,119 | 6,909 | 6,004 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 11,637 | 7,231 | 6,283 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,058 | 7,492 | 6,511 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 13,803 | 8,577 | 7,453 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,912 | 8,644 | 7,512 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,045 | 9,348 | 8,124 | View route |
| LHR London | 15,240 | 9,469 | 8,229 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 15,319 | 9,519 | 8,272 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 15,357 | 9,543 | 8,292 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 15,502 | 9,633 | 8,371 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| FSS | FSS | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Funafuti International Airport?
The IATA code of Funafuti International Airport is FUN and its ICAO code is NGFU.
Where is Funafuti International Airport located?
Funafuti International Airport is in Funafuti, Funafuti, Tuvalu, at -8.5239, 179.1970.
What time zone is Funafuti International Airport in?
Funafuti International Airport uses the IANA time zone Pacific/Tarawa. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Funafuti International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03/21, 5,040 ft (1,536 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Funafuti International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Rotuma Airport (RTA), about 498 km (309 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.